Oxalis massoniana
Masson's wood sorrel
O. massoniana is a dwarf, bulbous, clump-forming perennial. The leaves have three narrow leaflets and are arranged in whorls around the fine stems. The flowers open pale orange with a yellow eye from dark orange buds, in autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous or Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Oxalis can be annuals or perennials, with fibrous, bulbous or rhizomatous rootstocks, palmately divided leaves and funnel-shaped or bowl-shaped flowers that mostly close in dull weather and at night
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- South Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an alpine house in a container of loam based potting compost with added grit. Water well in autumn and winter but keep dry in summer
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to a rust
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