Scurvy grass (Oxalis enneaphylla) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow up to 10cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant is commonly known as scurvy grass.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: scurvy grass
Scientific name: Oxalis enneaphylla
Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Mat forming
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
Planting type: Hedging & Screens
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Scurvy grass (Oxalis enneaphylla) – C T Johansson, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Scurvy grass (Oxalis enneaphylla) – Salvor Gissurardottir, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
