| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 8 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Other: Dark purplish-black |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 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 |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize Suitable as Annual |
| 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 |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On March 17, 2023 | Transplanted Western side middle lanai patio |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On March 17, 2023 | Bloomed |
| MySecretIslandGarden | On March 12, 2023 | Obtained plant GP |
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