About
A compact, mat-forming, evergreen sub-shrub from Mediterranean habitats with small, narrowly ovate, mid-green leaves and erect stems bearing small, saucer-shaped, pale yellow flowers with a darker central eye in early summer. A delicate and ornamental rock rose for a warm, sunny, very well-drained rock garden or gravel border.
About the genus
Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.