DutchGrown Oxalis Versicolor

Yes, these are excellent for containers. Their compact size—reaching only 12 inches in height—makes them perfect for pots, window boxes, or small garden borders.

Oxalis Versicolor thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-9. Because they prefer warmer climates, gardeners in colder regions should treat them as annuals or lift the bulbs in the fall to store them indoors over winter.

Plant your bulbs approximately 1.5 inches deep. Space them about 4 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to form their characteristic neat, clumping foliage.

Yes, they are highly attractive to local pollinators like bees and butterflies. They are a great choice if you are looking to support local biodiversity while adding visual interest.

No, Oxalis Versicolor is not considered deer resistant. If you live in an area with high deer traffic, you may want to plant them in containers on a patio or in a protected garden space.

You can expect blooms during the late summer and early fall months. The flowers are particularly striking because they resemble candy canes when closed and open into funnel-shaped white blooms with crimson margins in the sunlight.