Oxalis Species, Broadleaf Wood Sorrel, Garden Pink-Sorrel, Mexican Oxalis

Oxalis latifolia

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
latifolia (lat-ee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Sonoma, California

Brooksville, Florida

Vero Beach, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Honolulu, Hawaii

Lafayette, Louisiana

Maryland Heights, Missouri

Wilsons Mills, North Carolina

Houston, Texas

La Porte, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Weatherford, Texas

Shipman, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Honolulu, HI | May 2011 | neutral

It pops up as a weed, usually after a heavy rain, in the shady area, under the trees, on the southern side of the house. For the most ...Read More

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Brooksville, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2006 | positive

Although this plant can become invasive in warm zones, I love it because it is so easy to grow and has lovely pink flowers all summer lon...Read More

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