| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic Dry 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 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 8-12 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18-24 inches |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Other: Dusky-green upper with silvery sheen, purple reverse. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 1"-2" |
| Flower Time: | Other: Blooms intermittently throughout the year; some oxalis will bloom all year if given enough light |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover Dried Flower Will Naturalize |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Birds Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Fruit is poisonous Other: All plants containing oxalic acid can be toxic to humans if enough is ingested. Toxic to cats, dogs and horses. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division Offsets Bulbs Other: bulblets, tubers |
| Pollinators: | Various insects |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
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