Far and away our most vigorous clone of our native Oregon Sorrel. So named for the bright red underside of the leaves. In spring and sporadically into summer pure white flowers peek over the foliage. This is a fast colonizing plant that goes by underground stolons and it can cover several feet in a year. In time it will cover anything in part shade to shade in rich, hummus laden, moisture retentive soil. Piles up to about 6″ deep in no time. This form is decidedly evergreen. Use for wild areas to obstruct smaller weed growth- under decks, shady glens, other areas too dark for plants to grow. Oregon native plant.
Oxalis oregana ‘Klamath Ruby’
Family: Oxalidaceae Genus: Oxalis
Plant type: Ground cover, Herbaceous perennial
Biomes/Growing conditions: Dry Shade, Low Water/No Water, Mesic, Oregon Coast, Western Native, Willamette Valley Natives
Sun exposure: Part Shade, Shade
USDA Hardiness zone: Zn6a -5º to -10ºF
Foliage color: Mid Green, Red/Pink
Foliage season: Evergreen