| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 4-6 inches |
| Plant Spread: | Clump forming, 4-6 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Tangerine-orange with yellow eye. |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter Other: Blooms intermittently throughout the year; some oxalis will bloom all year if given enough light |
| Underground structures: | Bulb |
| Uses: | Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All plants containing oxalic acid can be toxic to humans if enough is ingested. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets Bulbs |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
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