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Redwood Sorrel

Oxalis oregana

Redwood sorrel is a lush, clover-leaved groundcover that carpets the floor of Pacific coast forests and folds its leaves in bright light, with dainty pink-white flowers. A superb native for moist, acidic deep shade.

Family
Oxalidaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.2–0.7 ft
Spacing
1–3 ft apart
Light
part shade, shade
Soil moisture
moist
Soil pH
acidic
Bloom
April, May, June, July
Bloom colors
pink, white
Wildlife value
pollinators
Landscape uses
groundcover, container, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
CA, OR, WA