Photo of Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' foliage, landscape by Karl Gercens III

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Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' plant details

Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with bronze, green and red foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze, green and red
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Yellow flowers over small, red, green, orange and yellow foliage. Yum! Nice in a hanging basket or as a punch to that tired border. Frost hardy most winters, but take cuttings to be sure. Sun for best color in all but the hottest climates. Summer water. Has gone through 20 °F, bottom of USDA zone 9. Oxalidaceae

Gardening facts about Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava' plant

How to Grow Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola 'Molten Lava'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • bronze
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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