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
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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. |