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Image of
Oxalis
crassipes 'Alba' or
White Oxalis,
White Wood Sorrell
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Oxalis crassipes 'Alba'
(White Oxalis,
White Wood Sorrell) |
Family: Oxalidaceae
Origin: Native to U.S.
Light: Full shade
Height: <4"
Blooms: Small, white flowers arises 6" from basal foliage,
from Spring-Summer
Foliage: Basal, smooth-textured. evergreen, 3 Shamrock-like
leaflets
Soil: Well-drained, rich, acidic (pH: <6.8)
Water: High
Propagation: Seeds, rhizome divisions
Uses: Groundcover, hanging basket, houseplant, container, woodland
Comments:
Oxalis crassipes 'Alba' or
White Oxalis,
White Wood Sorrell is a herbal perennial
with a mounding growth habit. From late Spring through early Summer, pretty
luminiscent white blossoms appear 6" above interesting 4-leaf
cloverleaf-like or shamrock-like foliage.
Oxalis crassipes 'Alba makes
great groundcovers in deep shaded moist area of the landscape. It
makes an excellent plant for the woodland garden. White Oxalis
is
carefree and low-maintenance. Grown in masses,
White Wood Sorrell makes a lovely groundcover
or grow it in a hanging basket to add color to the patio and
allow the lovely white luminiscent flowers to gracefully cascade down the
sides. Provide mulch to protect
Oxalis crassipes 'Alba'
from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 6-9 |
