Redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana)

Redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and wider than 8 metres wide.

This plant is commonly known as redwood sorrel.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: redwood sorrel
Scientific name: Oxalis oregana
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full shade, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana) – Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Redwood sorrel (Oxalis oregana) – Franco Folini from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons