Creeping Woodsorrel
Oxalis corniculata
Also known as
Yellow Sorrel, Creeping Oxalis, 'Ihi, Yellow Procumbent Wood-Sorrel, Creeping Lady's-Sorrel, Sour-Grass Wood-Sorrel, Yellow Oxalis
Oxalis corniculata 1 by Dalgial (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Easy care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
4a-8b
USDA zone
-34°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 20cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Creeping Woodsorrel Overview
Oxalis corniculata is a low-growing, herbaceous weed that has green clover-like, triangular leaves coloured soft green and bright yellow flowers. Also known by the common names creeping woodsorrel, yellow sorrel and creeping Oxalis, these names refer to the delicate stems that grow across the ground and root easily, some term this an invasive lawn weed.
Common problems with Creeping Woodsorrel
Generally problem free.
How to harvest Creeping Woodsorrel
Not usually harvested.
How to propagate Creeping Woodsorrel
Seed
Scatter the seed onto moist soil or compost.
Bulbs
Propagate by division of the bulbs or from seed in autumn.
Division
Special features of Creeping Woodsorrel
Ground cover
Attractive leaves
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Creeping Woodsorrel
Grown for their colourful flowers (which in bud are rolled like an umbrella), and their often attractive leaves.
Edible
The leaves are edible with a deliciously sour taste of lemons. Rich in vitamin C, it can be eaten (or infused into a tea) in small quantities.
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