Violet Wood Sorrel (Oxalis violacea)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Violet Wood Sorrel
Oxalis violacea

Flowers of Violet Wood Sorrel
Flowers of Violet Wood Sorrel
 
Features

Lavender purple flowers and clover-like leaves; leaflets are reddish or purplish below.

 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils.  
 
Mature Height
4-8 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9 
 
Bloom Color
Lavender
 
 
Bloom Season
April - July
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in open woods and prairies. Will spread by runners that come from the underground bulbs. This plant is listed as threatened in Michigan.