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Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel

Oxalis Magellanica

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Overview

Oxalis magellanica, commonly known as Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel, is a charming, low-growing perennial featuring delicate white blooms reminiscent of snowdrops. Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. With a max height of 6 inches and a spread of 8 inches, it's perfect for woodland settings or as ground cover. Hardy and evergreen, it provides year-round interest.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 7–9Type PerennialClimate Alpine
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — ground-hugging clumps that extend to a spread of around 6 to 9 inches
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — low-growing perennial featuring delicate white blooms reminiscent of snowdropsSnowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that captivates with its delicate aesthetic and resiliency in cool climatesSnowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — this plant belongs to the Oxalidaceae family and is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — Originating from the southern regions of South AmericaSnowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soilSnowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — commonly known as Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Oxalidaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — ground-hugging clumps that extend to a spread of around 6 to 9 inches
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — low-growing perennial featuring delicate white blooms reminiscent of snowdrops
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that captivates with its delicate aesthetic and resiliency in cool climates
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — this plant belongs to the Oxalidaceae family and is well-suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — Originating from the southern regions of South America
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-9, it prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — commonly known as Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — With a max height of 6 inches and a spread of 8 inches, it's perfect for woodland settings or as ground cover
Snowdrop Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis Magellanica) — Hardy and evergreen, it provides year-round interest
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
Oxalis Magellanica
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