Wood Sorrel

Oxalis Acetosella

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Overview

Wood Sorrel, or Oxalis acetosella, is a charming, low-growing perennial, reaching a modest height of 2-5 inches. Its trifoliate, clover-like leaves and delicate white, veined flowers give a woodland feel. Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil. Hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal for ground cover. Adds whimsical beauty and attracts pollinators in a garden design.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 9–10Climate Alpine

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — reaching a modest height of 2-5 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Oxalidaceae
Climate: Alpine

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Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal for ground cover; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — reaching a modest height of 2-5 inches; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal for ground cover

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — perennial for full or half or shade

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — perennial with multi-colored and white blooms

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Adds whimsical beauty and attracts pollinators in a garden design; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — while its modest height ensures it won't overshadow neighboring plants

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Its trifoliate, clover-like leaves and delicate white, veined flowers give a woodland feel; adding a subtle pop of color with

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — each measuring approximately 0.5 to 1 inch across; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a landscape

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — With its trifoliate leaves that resemble shamrocks; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — veined flowers bloom from late spring to midsummer; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a landscape

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — carpet-like ground cover reaching 2 to 5 inches in height; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — the Wood Sorrel provides a lush; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Each flower spans roughly 0.5 to 1 inch in diameter; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — held aloft on stems that rise just above the foliage.<br><br>Wood Sorrel prefers partial to full shade; hardy in zones 3-9

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shaded areas where many other plants may struggle; adding a subtle pop

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Clients will appreciate its whimsical form and the refreshing; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — meaning they fold up at night or in response to touch; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal for

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a landscape; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Wood Sorrel can be incorporated as an understory plant paired with ferns; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — while its modest height ensures it won't overshadow neighboring plants; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — and other shade-loving species; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden

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