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(Oxalis hirta)
Hairy Oxalis (Oxalis hirta)
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Photo by: Henry de Lange | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Henry de Lange | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2016-05-20T10:59:30-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Oxalis hirta, commonly known as Hairy Oxalis, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the grasslands and open forests of South Africa. It typically grows to a height and width of 0.5-0.8 feet (0.2-0.2 meters), forming a low, mounding clump. Hairy Oxalis is characterized by its trifoliate leaves covered in fine hairs and its delicate pink flowers that bloom profusely from fall to spring, adding a splash of color during cooler months.
Hairy Oxalis is valued for its extended flowering period and its ability to thrive in part shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, rockeries, and as an understory plant in shaded borders. It is also suitable for container planting due to its compact size. While it prefers medium moisture, it is relatively drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some conditions, it can spread vigorously, potentially becoming invasive. To maintain its appearance and prevent unwanted spread, dividing the clumps every few years is recommended.CC BY-SA 4.0
Hairy Oxalis is valued for its extended flowering period and its ability to thrive in part shade, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, rockeries, and as an understory plant in shaded borders. It is also suitable for container planting due to its compact size. While it prefers medium moisture, it is relatively drought-tolerant once established. Gardeners should be aware that in some conditions, it can spread vigorously, potentially becoming invasive. To maintain its appearance and prevent unwanted spread, dividing the clumps every few years is recommended.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-0.8 feet
- Width: 0.5-0.8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Fall, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Grasslands and open forests of South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Tropical Woodsorrel
Scientific Names: Oxalis hirta , Oxalis hirta var. hirta , Oxalis rubella , Oxalis multiflora , Oxalis rosacea , Oxalis hirtella , Oxalis sessilifolia , Oxalis hirsuta , Oxalis tubiflora var. robusta , Acetosella brevicaulis
GBIF Accepted Name: Oxalis hirta L.