striped-flowered wood sorrel
Also known as: Information to be completed
O. versicolor is a bulbous perennial 8cm tall, forming a clump of light green leaves composed of three narrow leaflets, with funnel-shaped white flowers, margined with crimson beneath giving a striped effect in bud, from late summer into winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- striped-flowered wood sorrel (Oxalis versicolor)
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Information to be completed
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
striped-flowered wood sorrel pictures
Distribution of striped-flowered wood sorrel
Distribution map
South Africa
Information to be completed
Culture
Information to be completed
Toxicity
Information to be completed
Quick identification of striped-flowered wood sorrel
Information to be completed
striped-flowered wood sorrel care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- Information to be completed
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, sandy or humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or in an alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
People also ask
Information to be completed
Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors
Explore the plant health library →
