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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) — adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a, image 95
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — carpet-like ground cover reaching 2 to 5 inches in height; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, image 93
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — veined flowers bloom from late spring to midsummer; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers, image 94
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — the Wood Sorrel provides a lush; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden, image 92
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — each measuring approximately 0.5 to 1 inch across; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a, image 91
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — With its trifoliate leaves that resemble shamrocks; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers, image 90
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Adds whimsical beauty and attracts pollinators in a garden design; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through, image 89
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal for ground cover; vibrant green it adds to, image 88
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens or shaded areas where many other plants may struggle; adding a, image 98
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — well-draining soils rich in organic matter and typically flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, image 99
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing but also fascinating; its leaves exhibit nyctinasty; vibrant green, image 100
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, image 101
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making, image 109
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through rhizomes, making it ideal for ground cover; vibrant green it adds to, image 116
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil; reopening with the light of, image 115
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Its trifoliate, clover-like leaves and delicate white, veined flowers give a woodland feel; adding a subtle pop, image 114
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, image 113
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — perennial for full or half or shade; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden, image 112
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — perennial with multi-colored and white blooms; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 111
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers, image 110
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Adds whimsical beauty and attracts pollinators in a garden design; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through, image 117
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — With its trifoliate leaves that resemble shamrocks; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers, image 118
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — each measuring approximately 0.5 to 1 inch across; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a, image 119
Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — the Wood Sorrel provides a lush; vibrant green it adds to shaded sections of their garden, image 120

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