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Oxalis violacea

Also Known As

  • Violet Wood Sorrel

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Oxalis violacea plant details

Oxalis violacea is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis violacea

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis violacea

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Oxalis violacea plant

How to Grow Oxalis violacea

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • lavender
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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