This perennial herb has a low prostrate habit with spreading stems with swollen roots and produces bulb-like tubers. It has mid-green shamrock-like leaves and bright yellow funnel-shaped flowers appear in a cluster from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Oxalis pes-capraeis naturally found in South Africa growing in grasslands or in disturbed soils. It prefers a well drained moderataly fertile moist sandy soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Soursob is a hardy prevalent plant that is not normally cultivated for ornamental use. It is commonly regarded as a weed that is found in pastures, market gardens and in lawns. It suitable for coastal or inland regions and establishes in 2-months. It is moderately deer resistant. ID 835

Oxalis(oks-AH-lis) pes-caprae(pays-KĂP-rie)

Oxalidaceae(ok-SAL-e-DAY-see-ee)