Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oxalidaceae

Genus:

Oxalis

Species:

Oxalis debilis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to regions with warm, humid climates