Yellow sheep-sorrel
Oxalis stricta
Oxalis
Oxalidaceae
Native Plants
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Yellow sheep-sorrel is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in partial shade with moderate, consistent moisture. It spreads readily via rhizomes, so containment may be needed in garden beds. It is generally considered a lawn and garden weed but can be tolerated or used as a ground cover in naturalistic settings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Lightly To Keep Soil Moderately Moist; Avoid Waterlogging
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Albania
Amur
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Canary Is.
Central European Rus
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colorado
Connecticut
Corse
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 17, 2019 by Anne Rousseau (cc-by-sa)
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