Oxalis brasiliensis

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

9a-11

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Oxalis brasiliensis plant details

Oxalis brasiliensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis brasiliensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming, rock garden, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis brasiliensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This sweet, shamrock-like beauty actually hails from Brazil! First introduced into cultivation in 1829 (almost 200 years ago!), it features oodles of dainty, hot-pinkish-red flowers from early spring right thru late summer. Leathery, shiny, green leaves form a tidy, mostly well-mannered clump that combines handsomely with ferns. While SOME Oxalis can be invasive this one hasn’t run amok in our test gardens, but please plant in a pot (1 gal+) if you are concerned about it naturalizing. Provide good drainage and reduce irrigation during dormancy.