Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Oxalidaceae

Genus:

Oxalis

Species:

Oxalis montana

USDA Symbol:

OXMO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI