Wildflowers
Violet Wood Sorrel
Oxalis violacea
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.
