Oxalis articulata f. crassipes
This Oxalis is a common garden plant in the south of France. In optimal situations it makes a superb clump of many pink flowers. The "bulbs" are thick rootstocks which become an entangled mass of roots after several years, but does not become invasive.
The genus
Oxalis is a very large genus , especially known by its invasive weedy species. However, the species presented make excellent and attractive container plants. When referring to an invasive species we will surely draw your attention to it. A large number of Oxalis species from South Africa that could be described as 'shrubby.'
- Family :Oxalidaceae
- Section :feuillage trifoliolé
- Native to :Amérique du Sud (Sud-Ouest)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Pink
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Borders - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
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Planting :July (sem. 4-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 4-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 3-3), November (sem. 1-3)