Bermuda Buttercup
Oxalis pes-caprae
- Native to:
- Namibia, South Africa
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oxalidaceae
- Genus:
- Oxalis
- Species:
- Oxalis pes-caprae
- USDA Symbol:
- OXPE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), Yellow-faced bumble (Bombus vosnesenskii) Hummingbirds: Anna's Hummingbird (Calypte anna) Butterflies:Anise Swallowtail (Papilio zelicaon)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with poor soil
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Reproduces primarily vegetatively via bulbils; seed production is rare in most introduced populations due to tristyly incompatibility.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI