Oxalis violacea

Also Known As

Violet Wood Sorrel

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

5a-9b

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The green, shamrock-like leaves of Oxalis violacea give rise to charming lavender or rose-pink flowers with greenish yellow throats in spring with possible rebloom in fall. Known as violet wood sorrel, it is native to most of the US east of the Rockies as well as parts of eastern Canada. It forms an attractive, indefinitely spreading groundcover. All parts of the plant are apparently edible offering a pleasant, sour taste to salads, for instance. It was a traditional food source of Native American peoples.