Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oxalidaceae

Genus:

Oxalis

Species:

Oxalis hirta

USDA Symbol:

OXHI

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, lavender

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to South African fynbos; resprouts from bulbs after fire disturbance.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Propagation typically from bulbs rather than seed. Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions if fresh.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI