| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Plant Height: | 5-6 inches (12-15 cm) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Semi-evergreen |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Mauve Pink White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer Other: Blooms intermittently throughout the year; some oxalis will bloom all year if given enough light |
| Underground structures: | Corm |
| 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 Corms Other: bulblets, tubers |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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