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slender yellow woodsorrel

slender yellow woodsorrel

Oxalis dillenii

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 9b

A low-growing herbaceous perennial with slender stems and clover-like foliage, producing delicate yellow flowers in warm months. Hardy and drought-tolerant, it spreads readily and often self-seeds in gardens and disturbed areas.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.25–1′ tall × 0.5–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

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

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
0 years
Propagation
seed