Delicate Pink Flowers
Produces attractive pink to lavender flowers that bring gentle color to ornamental gardens and outdoor spaces.
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Pink Wood-Sorrel (Oxalis debilis), also known as large-flowered pink sorrel or pink shamrock, is an ornamental perennial recognized for its attractive three-part, heart-shaped green leaves and delicate pink to lavender flowers. Its soft foliage and colorful blooms can add natural beauty to suitable garden borders, containers, and ornamental landscapes. This plant commonly spreads through underground bulbs and small bulbils. Confirm the botanical identity and viability of true seeds with your supplier before planting.
Produces attractive pink to lavender flowers that bring gentle color to ornamental gardens and outdoor spaces.
Features three distinctive heart-shaped leaflets that create an appealing clover-like foliage appearance.
Develops as a perennial herbaceous plant with underground storage structures that support seasonal regrowth.
Adds flowering interest to suitable garden borders, patio containers, and managed landscape plantings.
| Scientific Name | Oxalis debilis (syn. Oxalis corymbosa) |
| Common Name | Pink Wood Sorrel; Large-Flowered Pink Sorrel; Pink Shamrock |
| Plant Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Plant Type | Perennial Ornamental Herb |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds — verify true seed identity with the supplier |
| Growth Habit | Low-growing, clump-forming plant |
| Flower Color | Pink to pinkish-lavender |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Climate-dependent; confirm suitability for your growing region |
| Planting Season | Depends on local climate and verified propagation instructions |
| Seed Starting | Follow verified supplier instructions for true seeds; bulbils are commonly used for propagation |
| Germination Time | Not confirmed for true seeds of this species |
| Germination Temperature | Follow supplier-specific recommendations |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to full sun, depending on climate |
| Soil Requirements | Moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Maintain appropriate soil moisture and avoid prolonged waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 6–12 inches tall under suitable growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow sufficient room for natural growth and spreading |
Pink Wood-Sorrel adds ornamental charm with its delicate pink flowers and distinctive clover-like foliage. Its perennial growth habit makes it an interesting choice for suitable garden spaces and managed containers. Provide appropriate light, well-drained soil, and verified propagation methods to support healthy growth. Always confirm the botanical identity and planting material before cultivation.
Find answers to popular questions about Pink Wood-Sorrel identification, flowering, propagation, and growing conditions.
First, confirm that the planting material contains viable true seeds of Oxalis debilis. This plant is commonly propagated through underground bulbs and bulbils, and reliable seed-germination instructions are not widely established for this species. Follow the supplier's verified sowing recommendations rather than assuming standard Oxalis seed-starting methods will work.
Pink Wood-Sorrel produces clusters of delicate pink to pinkish-lavender flowers. Flowering generally occurs during the warmer growing season, often in summer and early autumn, depending on climate and growing conditions. Adequate light and suitable soil moisture help support healthy flowering.
Yes, Pink Wood-Sorrel can be grown in containers with suitable drainage and moisture-retentive potting soil. Provide partial shade or appropriate sunlight, water according to soil moisture, and remove unwanted growth when necessary. Containers are particularly useful because this Oxalis can spread through underground bulbs and bulbils.