candy cane sorrel
Oxalis versicolor
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones7 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size8 to 12 inches tall4 to 8 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White/cream
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Candy cane sorrel (Oxalis versicolor) is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. The white petals have red edges and twist open like candy canes. The leaves are compound with three linear leaflets. It grows easily in containers, even in colder climates.
Pairs well with Society garlic, Fountain grass, and Wallflower.
Native range
Africa.