About
A bulbous perennial with velvety, pale green, trefoilleaves with silvery hairs that develop in autumn together with the funnel-shaped yellow flowers. The plant remains green in winter and spring, and is dormant in summer.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Bulbs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden
Native toS Africa (Cape)
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun in moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich soil. Suitable for the rock garden, raised beds troughs or alpine house
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate from seed (indoors), sown with moderate heat in late winter or early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to to a rust