Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 6-8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 6-8 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Other: Blooms intermittently throughout the year; some oxalis will bloom all year if given enough light |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Toxicity: | Other: All plants containing oxalic acid can be toxic to humans if enough is ingested. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets Bulbs Other: bulblets, tubers |
Miscellaneous: | Tolerates poor soil Goes Dormant |
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