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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Oxalidaeceae (Wood-sorrels) |
| Origin: Brazil (South America) |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: Burgundy |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: <1 foot |
| Width: <1 foot |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Oxalis brasiliensis (Brazilian Oxalis) - A bulbous plant that has dark green three-parted shamrock-like glossy leaves that rise to 2 to 4 inches and form a solid mat below the 1 ½ wide pinkish-purple flowers, with yellow throats, that rise just above the foliage from late spring to early summer, just prior to going dormant. It multiplies readily and will soon form tight neat clumps whose foliage emerges in late fall. Plant in sun or part shade. Occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to around 25°F and requiring protection from more than a light frost. This neat looking plant is great for the rock garden, between stepping stones or in small pots. As the name implies, this plant comes from Brazil and was introduced into cultivation in 1829.
The information on this page is based on the research that we have conducted about this plant in the San Marcos Growers library, from what we have found on reliable online sources, as well as from observations made of our crops of this plant growing in the nursery and of plants growing in the nursery's garden and those in other gardens where we may have observed it. We also have incorporated comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes cultural information that would aid others in growing Oxalis brasiliensis. |
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