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Bermuda buttercup

Bermuda buttercup

Oxalis pes-caprae

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 9aZone 11b

Bermuda buttercup is a low-growing tender perennial with bright yellow flowers and clover-like foliage that spreads readily in warm climates. It is drought-tolerant once established but considered invasive in many regions.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 9aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringWinter

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

South Africa

Function & Care

edible

Edible Parts

leafrootflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, tuber