Oxalis violacea (Violet Wood Sorrel)

Native to North America, Oxalis violacea (Violet Wood Sorrel) is a bulbous perennial boasting lavender to pinkish-purple flowers adorned with greenish throats from mid-spring to early summer. The charming blossoms are borne in clusters of 4-19 flowers at the end of slender stems. They rise above the beautiful foliage of green clove-like leaves which is reddish-purple underneath. Violet Wood Sorrel often flowers again in the fall after the leaves have died. Like those of all wood sorrels, the leaves fold downward at night and in cloudy weather. Easy to cultivate and maintain, this plant creeps underground by runners from its bulbs. An important spring wildflower in prairie restorations or woodland gardens, it can also be naturalized in lawns.

• Grows up to 6-10 in. tall and wide (15-25 cm). Will spread quickly by runners to form large colonies
• Easily grown in average, mesic to dry, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
• Good choice for rock gardens, border fronts, or naturalized plantings.
• Virtually pest and disease free.
• To be planted in fall.
• Propagate by division of plants right as their leaves are going dormant or by seed.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
• Native to North America.