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Oxalis enneaphylla 'Ione Hecker'
Sorrel
Oxalidaceae
Height
15 - 20 cm
Flower colour
pale lilac with dark purple veins
Flowering time
June
Foliage colour
gray-green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
the species is native to Patagonia and the Falkland Islands
Oxalis, is the largest genus of the family, Oxalidaceae, with around 800 out of 900 species in the family. They are distributed around the globe, apart from arctic areas, most species are found in Brazil, Mexico and S-Africa. Few species are hardy enough to grow here in iceland. One species, Oxalis acetocella, is native to Iceland and is a protected species.
Propagation:
Division in spring.
Needs a sunny position as flowers only open in sunshine.
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