Redwood Sorrel
Oxalis oregana
Redwood Sorrel is a perennial for groundcover, suited to shade and partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 20 cm |
| Spread | 60 cm |
| Aspect | shade and partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 7a-9b |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | No |
Where to use it in a border
At around 20 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 60 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 7a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of shade, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Redwood Sorrel's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- It tolerates a shaded, north-facing spot.
- Not recorded as pet-safe; site it away from pets that graze if that matters to you.
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Black Sagefor height behind it
- Catalina Perfumeto edge in front
- Cedros Island Verbenato edge in front
- Coast Silktasselfor height behind it
- Island Bush Snapdragonto flower when it does not
- Pacific Coast Iristo edge in front