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Oxalis oregana

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Names

Common Names
Oregon Oxalis, Redwood Sorrel, Oregon Woodsorrel, Oregon Wood Sorrel, Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

Growth

Height
4-8 inches
Spread
1-3 feet
Growth Rate
Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color
White to dark pink
Foliage Color
Green, dark green on the upper surface with a purple blush on the underside.
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 7-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally partial shade to full shade; morning sun is okay but hot midday sun should be avoided.
Soil Type
Moist, acidic, well-drained, humus-rich soil with a pH of 5–6.5
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
5-6.5, Acidic

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, and Fall
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, and Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds and Division Runners (rhizomes/stolons)

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees and other pollinators, including butterflies and moths

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Nutt.
Publication
Fl. N. Amer. 1: 211 (1838)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Oxalidales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Oxalis

Synonyms

Oxys oregana Oxalis oregana var. tracyi Oxalis acetosella subsp. oregana Acetosella oregana Oxalis acetosella var. oregana

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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