March 4, 2004
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OXALICE surrounded by Sedum Photo by Chris Duffy
I just love Oxalice. I first saw some in my sister Alice‘s yard in Oklahoma City. It has the most delicate very slightly purple blooms and then the wonderful rich purple leaves. And as you can see, the leaves look very much like a large clover leaf only purple. I like the color purple anyway and when I found out it was named oxALICE . . . well I liked it even better. That’s been quite a few years ago and I’ve had Oxalice in my yard ever since. This little patch came back year after year even though it’s not really supposed to be able to withstand harsh winters, but it was in a fairly sheltered spot which is probably why it made it through the winters. That was in my former back yard. At this house my oxalice is in a container garden.
I sure hope the couple that bought our former house likes the back yard and are taking care of my beautiful oxalis and peonies.
Comments (3)
My oxalis always came back from the roots, too… and we are futher north than you. Maybe only some varities of oxalis are not winter hardy. :sunny:
:) Very pretty. I think I may have some of that. I just didn’t know what it’s called.
:sunny Pretty photo. Thought you might enjoy this link if you don’t already have it.
:http://http://plants.usda.gov/cgi_bin/plant_profile.cgi?symbol=OXALI&photoID=oxali_2v.jpg