This bulbous perennial has tuberous roots and spreading reddish hairy stems that form a prostrate habit. It has small bright green divided leaves with 3-leaflets and the yellow funnel-shaped flowers appear singularly from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Oxalis lobatais naturally found in South America growing in Chile in rocky places or in grasslands. It prefers a well drained moderately fertile moist soil in an open sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant.

This perennial is grown for its spreading habit and its yellow flowers. It is planted in small or cottage gardens as a groundcover or is used in rockeries. It is also grown between stepping stones and establishes in 1 to 2 years and is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions. ID 2809

Oxalis(oks-AH-lis) lobata(lo-BAH-ta)

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