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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 about Oxalis brasiliensis displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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