Oxalis pes-caprae — Bermuda Buttercup
In mild coastal areas (around méditeraean sea) O. pes-caprae can be extremely INVASIVE and should be cultivated in containers, where it will make a real splash of yellow flowers. Allthough this species is not invasive in colder regions, we do not dare to sell this particular invasive species.
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
- Common name :Bermuda Buttercup
- Section :feuillage trifoliolé
- Native to :Afrique du Sud: Cap, Namaqualand, Namibie
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Yellow
- Hardiness :little
- Exposure :half-shade, full sun
- Storage organ :bulb
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
Growing cycle
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Growth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flowering | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Planting :August (sem. 2-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-2), November (sem. 2-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :March (sem. 4-4), April (sem. 1-4)