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Image of
the cheerful-looking
blossoms of Oxalis articulata
floribunda crassipes or Pink Wood Sorrel
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Oxalis articulata floribunda crassipes
(Pink Wood
Sorrel
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Synonyms:
Oxalis crassipes,
Oxalis crassipes, Oxalis rubra
Family: Oxalidaceae
Origin: Native to U.S.
Light: Sun-part shade
Height: 3-5"
Spread: 6-9"
Blooms: 5-petaled, purplish-pink and white, repeated blooms, mid-Spring
Foliage: Green, 3-10 round, heart-shaped leaflets, whorl
Soil: Well-drained, drought tolerant
Water: Regular
Propagation: Seeds, tuber divisions
Uses: Groundcover, hanging basket, houseplant
Comments:
Oxalis articulata
floribunda crassipes or Pink Wood Sorrel or Oxalis crassipes or Oxalis rubra
or Oxalis floribunda
is a beautiful deciduous perennial. This plant does
not have any serious insects or disease problems. Pink Wood Sorrel
is carefree and low-maintenance. It is very easy to grow and is
propagated by seeds or tuber divisions. Oxalis crassipes has
lovely interestng foliage and the dainty flowers are a welcoming sight
in mid-spring when the weather is nice and cool; the plant will die to
the ground if temperature reaches the 80's but will return in the Fall.
Oxalis rubra
makes a lovely groundcover. Grow it in a hanging basket and
allow the dainty purplish-pink flowers to gracefully cascade over the
sides. Provide mulch to protect
Oxalis articulata
floribunda crassipes
from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 6-9 |
