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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 9–10Type PerennialClimate Alpine

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Its trifoliate, clover-like leaves and delicate white, veined flowers give a woodland feel; adding a subtle pop, image 58

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Oxalidaceae
Climate: Alpine

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Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Clients will appreciate its whimsical form and the refreshing

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Adds whimsical beauty and attracts pollinators in a garden design; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through, image 145

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — multi-colored and white flowers in the garden; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers, image 166

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) — well-draining soils rich in organic matter and typically flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9; reopening with the

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing but also fascinating; its leaves exhibit nyctinasty; vibrant green, image 72

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — meaning they fold up at night or in response to touch

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 137

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Preferring partial to full shade, it thrives in well-drained, acidic soil

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — well-draining soils rich in organic matter and typically flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9, image 155

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) — 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) — adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — perennial with multi-colored and white blooms; reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a landscape, image 139

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

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) — Adds whimsical beauty and attracts pollinators in a garden design; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through, image 89

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — With its trifoliate leaves that resemble shamrocks; adding a subtle pop of color with their yellow centers, image 146

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) — Its low-maintenance and spreading habit create a visually appealing and cohesive green layer; adding a subtle pop, image 134

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, image 125

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — reopening with the light of day.<br><br>When designing a landscape

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — or used to fill spaces between stepping stones and along garden paths; hardy in zones 3-9, it spreads through, image 105

Wood Sorrel (Oxalis Acetosella) — Wood Sorrel can be incorporated as an understory plant paired with ferns; reopening with the light of, image 159

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