Spiral Sorrel
Oxalis spiralis
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Oxalidaceae
- Genus:
- Oxalis
- Species:
- Oxalis spiralis
- USDA Symbol:
- OXSP5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
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