Oxalis oregana [Rowdy Creek]

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 24"

planting zones

6b-9b

Oxalis oregana [Rowdy Creek] plant details

Oxalis oregana [Rowdy Creek] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring cream and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis oregana [Rowdy Creek]

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring
Uses: winter interest, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis oregana [Rowdy Creek]

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, collected near Rowdy Creek on the Smith River almost directly on the California/Oregon border. This form of the native redwood sorrel grows to 6-8" in height, the leaves spring, almost lime green, and the flowers, smallish and pale pink in spring and summer. Works well in the deepest dark, dry shade, or in dappled sun. Happy to go dormant in the summer but remains evergreen with some water. Grows vigorously in winter. Cold hardy in USDA zone 7. An excellent small-scale groundcover.