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Genus: Oxalis

Species: violacea

Common Name: Wood Sorrel

Family: Oxalidaceae

Order: Oxalidales

Native: Eastern United States and west to Rocky mountains

Habit: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 0.5 to 0.75 foot

Width: 0.5 to 0.75 foot

Flowering Season: Spring

Flower Color: Violet to rose-purple and rarely white

Propagation: Seed or division

Zone: 5-9

Note: This stemless perennial is suitable for border fronts or rock gardens. The bulbs should be planted in the Fall. Leaves are sour, and can be used in salads. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, sandy, acidic organic-rich soil.