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Strawberry Oxalis

Scientific name: Oxalis crassipes ‘Rosea’
Taxonomy
Family:Oxalidaceae
Type:Herbaceous perennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:5 to 9
Sun:Partial shade
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to August
Bloom Color:Pink
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Best known for its bright pink flowers and vivid green leaves that close up at night, Strawberry oxalis is widely prized by gardeners looking to attract butterflies.

  Morphology:
This is an herbaceous perennial which grows to 12” in height and 16” in width. It forms a low mound that looks nice as an edge plant or in a container.
Flowering starts in the spring and extends through the summer.

Adaption:
Strawberry oxalis prefers partial sun in order to keep it looking fresh all summer. It will go dormant during the summer if it is stressed by lack of supplemental water.

  Pests:
None reported.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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