redwood sorrel
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O. oregano is a creeping, rhizomatous perennial with hairy, mid-green, trifoliateleaves. Solitary rose-pink, lilac or white flowers 2.5cm across are produced on slender stems from spring to autumn. Reaches 20cm in height and will spread indefinitely, naturalising in shady, woodland conditions
Scientific classification
- Species
- redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana)
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- wider than 8 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of redwood sorrel
Distribution map
Western Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of redwood sorrel
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redwood sorrel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring; small sections of the rhizomes root readily with bottom heat
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist, fertile, humus-rich soil in full or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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