Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
Plant Height: | 6 to 8 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 18 inches |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Lime green with hints of copper most of the year but in cooler weather, attains shades of orange, yellow, copper and pink. |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Yellow |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Summer Other: Blooms intermittently throughout the year; some oxalis will bloom all year if given enough light |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
Uses: | Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Pollution Humidity tolerant Drought 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 |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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