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. The tart, lemony leaves are a favorite raw trailside nibble and salad addition — enjoy in moderation, since their oxalic acid can affect people prone to kidney stones or gout if eaten in quantity.
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
- Type
- wildflower
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 0.25–1 ft
- Spacing
- 0.25–0.5 ft apart
- Light
- shade
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Soil pH
- acidic, neutral
- Bloom
- April, May, June, July, August, September
- Bloom colors
- white, pink
- Wildlife value
- pollinators, butterflies, hummingbirds, mammals, songbirds
- Landscape uses
- border, groundcover, container, erosion control, naturalizing
- Native states
- CA, OR, WA