Oxalis versicolor
striped-flowered wood sorrel
- Bulbous plant
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 10-30 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Unusual flowers
Particularly flashy buylbs that bloom all winter (December to March). For the porch or cold greenhouse. Nice touch, the flowers are edible. Ideal for decorating Christmas dishes.
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Herfstbloeiende Oxalis
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 10 - 30 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | December - March |
| Flower colour | white, red |
| Growth habit | tuft |
| Growth rate | medium |
| Hardiness | down to about susceptible to frost |
Site conditions
| Light | full sun, sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | dry, average |
| Soil | highly permeable, pervious, light |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Oxalis versicolor |
|---|---|
| Genus | Oxalis |
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Common names | EN: striped-flowered wood sorrel |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
| Origin | Africa, South |
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