Redwood Sorrel
Oxalis oregana
Also listed as Acetosella oregana, Oxys oregana
Also known as Oregon Woodsorrel, Redwood Woodsorrel
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A low, mat-forming perennial groundcover with shamrock-like leaves and small pink or white flowers. Sometimes grown for its tart leaves, eaten fresh as a garnish or in salads.
Why grow it
It forms a dense carpet in shade under conifers and in woodland gardens, where many sun-loving groundcovers and lawn grasses fail. Once established it needs little upkeep compared with many other shade groundcovers.
Watch out for
Leaves scorch in full sun and wilt in prolonged drought, so it needs shade and fairly steady moisture. It spreads steadily by rhizomes and can crowd out smaller neighbors.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Northern California)
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low, mat-forming perennial groundcover with shamrock-like leaves and small pink or white flowers. Sometimes grown for its tart leaves, eaten fresh as a garnish or in salads.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Redwood Sorrel grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
It forms a dense carpet in shade under conifers and in woodland gardens, where many sun-loving groundcovers and lawn grasses fail. Once established it needs little upkeep compared with many other shade groundcovers.
Watch out for
Leaves scorch in full sun and wilt in prolonged drought, so it needs shade and fairly steady moisture. It spreads steadily by rhizomes and can crowd out smaller neighbors.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington, Northern California)
Native to: California, Oregon, Washington
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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