Bermuda Buttercup
Oxalis pes-caprae
Also known as Soursob, Cape Woodsorrel, Cape Sorrel
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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.
Why grow it
Bermuda buttercup offers reliable yellow flowers and fine foliage texture in warm, dry settings where many ornamentals struggle. Compared to other low-growing groundcovers, it establishes quickly and tolerates poor soil and irregular water once rooted, making it useful for erosion control or fill in arid microclimates where moisture is scarce.
Watch out for
This plant can self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, so deadheading or containment measures may be needed to prevent unwanted spread within the garden. In cooler climates it is less persistent, but in mild zones it may require active management to prevent it from dominating intended planting areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Bermuda Buttercup grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Bermuda buttercup offers reliable yellow flowers and fine foliage texture in warm, dry settings where many ornamentals struggle. Compared to other low-growing groundcovers, it establishes quickly and tolerates poor soil and irregular water once rooted, making it useful for erosion control or fill in arid microclimates where moisture is scarce.
Watch out for
This plant can self-seed prolifically in favorable conditions, so deadheading or containment measures may be needed to prevent unwanted spread within the garden. In cooler climates it is less persistent, but in mild zones it may require active management to prevent it from dominating intended planting areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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