Oxalis enneaphylla (Scurvy Grass)
Botanical Information
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Oxalis |
| Species | enneaphylla |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Tierra del Fuego (Chile and Argentina), the Falkland Islands and Santa Cruz, Argentina. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Spread | 20 cm |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Low mat like plant with stunningly veined flowers. |
| Propagation | Propagate by dividing rhizomes. |
| Cultivation | Sandy and stony soils with neutral to acidic pH. However, is tolerant to a number of soil conditions from wet grasslands to extremely dry and stony soils. |
| Habitat | Mountain ridges at an altitude of up to 1,100 m, sandy coasts and grasslands. |
| Flower Description | 3 cm wide, pink, white or lavender in colour, petals are heavily veined and with a dark green or pink centre. |