Oxalis caprina
O. caprina has bright green leaves, with the underside of the leaf the same color as the upper surface. They do not fold down at night, and O. caprina does not form bulbils in the leaf axils, but reproduces vegetatively by prolific underground bulbils. Lavender or pale pinkish flowers . Can become very invasive and has been for that reason eliminated from our catalog.
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 trifoliolée
- Native to :Afdrique du Sud
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Blue
- Hardiness :medium
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Containers or pot
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-1), September (sem. 4-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :September (sem. 2-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-2)