Black-spotted wood sorrel (Oxalis melanosticta) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as black-spotted wood sorrel.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: black-spotted wood sorrel
Scientific name: Oxalis melanosticta
Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Bushy
Height: Up to 10cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Black-spotted wood sorrel (Oxalis melanosticta) – SAplants, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Black-spotted wood sorrel (Oxalis melanosticta) – SAplants, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
