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    • Photo of Oxalis hirta flower, foliage by J.G. in SF

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    Oxalis hirta

    Also Known As

    • Oxalis hirta 'Pink'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 5"-12"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Oxalis hirta plant details

    Oxalis hirta is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In fall pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis hirta

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: oxalidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 5 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis hirta

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sweet and well-behaved woodsorrel from South Africa, making low mats of bluish green leaves on 5” stems topped, in late fall to early winter, with yellow-centered, rose-pink star flowers, a cheerful addition to a winter day. Easily enjoying a Mediterranean climate, these are drought tolerant, dormant in summer and returning with fall rains. For sun to part shade. Frost hardy in the upper teens F, USDA zone 8b; lower in a protected garden spot. Can also be grown indoors in bright light where they are more floriferous if pot bound.

    By: Cistus Nursery

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    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    DO NOT BE AFRAID! Beautiful Oxalis hirta will not invade your garden! Well behaved & delivering terrific impact, this little South African species bulb bears pretty, small, clover-like leaves. A wonderful sight beginning in late Fall to early Winter when you’re lonesome for cheery color, it keeps going to late Spring with effusive, saturated, brilliant magenta, 1” yellow throated, trumpet blooms. Deciduous, it needs no Summer water, then pops back up with the first rains. Easy & a choice container subject! Hardy to 20 °F.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Oxalis hirta plant

    How to Grow Oxalis hirta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Oxalis adenophylla

    aka Silver Shamrocks

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Oxalis adenophylla foliage by Leafari
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    Oxalis gigantea

    aka Giant Oxalis

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 6'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - low
    Photo of Oxalis gigantea flower by Pato Novoa
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    Oxalis magnifica

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Oxalis magnifica flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Oxalis oregana

    aka Redwood Sorrel

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-8"

    Width: 12"-60"

    • bright shade - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Oxalis oregana flower, foliage by J.G. in SF
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    Oxalis triangularis ssp. triangularis

    aka Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis', Oxalis regnellii var. triangularis, Oxalis triangularis, False Shamrock, Purple and Black False Shamrock, Purple Shamrock

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Oxalis triangularis ssp. triangularis foliage by Leafari
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