Alpine mountain-sorrel

Oxyria digyna

Oxyria

Polygonaceae

Native Plants

Zone 3–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

Alpine Mountain-Sorrel is a hardy arctic-alpine perennial best suited to rock gardens, alpine troughs, or cool-climate landscapes. It prefers gritty, well-draining soil and tolerates cold temperatures exceptionally well. Keep it in a cool, bright location and avoid waterlogged conditions, especially in winter.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

4″ – 12″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

10″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days; More Frequently In Hot Or Dry Spells • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone And Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again

Soil pH

6 – 8

Temperature

-40° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alaska

Albania

Alberta

Aleutian Is.

Altay

Arizona

Austria

British Columbia

Bulgaria

California

China North-Central

China South-Central

Chita

Colorado

Corse

Czechoslovakia

East European Russia

East Himalaya

Finland

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 29, 2021 by Pietro Brignoli (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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