Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Not available
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
आयरिश काई
In German
Sauerklee
Irish Moss
In French
bois Sorrel
Irish Moss
In Spanish
alazán de madera
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Rumex ligno
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Oxalidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss
Care of Wood Sorrel and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.