Perennial – Purple Wood Sorrel

Purple Wood Sorrel 

Botanical name: oxalis triangularis 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-10

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-2 growing seasons 

Foliage color: purple 

Flower color: pink, purple, white 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: edging, mass planting, container plant 

Special features: disease resistant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a flower food liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the spring and summer seasons 

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil:  loam, sand 

Companion plants: ferns, caladium, coleus, chives 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no