Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
Australia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Does not require fertilizer once established
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Blowflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Cleanser
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
GEIJERA parviflora
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
Wilga, Native Willow
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
Wilga
In German
Sauerklee
Pirol
In French
bois Sorrel
loriot
In Spanish
alazán de madera
oriol
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
φλώρος
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
papa-figos
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
Wilga
In Latin
Rumex ligno
oriole
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Sapindales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wood Sorrel and Wilga
Season and care of Wood Sorrel and Wilga is important to know. While considering everything about Wood Sorrel and Wilga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wood Sorrel season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wilga season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Wood Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wilga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wood Sorrel is Neutral and for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wood Sorrel and Wilga Physical Information
Wood Sorrel and Wilga physical information is very important for comparison. Wood Sorrel height is 5.10 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wood Sorrel and Wilga are as follows:
Wood Sorrel flower color: White and Light Pink
Wood Sorrel leaf color: Light Green
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
- Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Wood Sorrel and Wilga
Care of Wood Sorrel and Wilga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wood Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance. In summer Wood Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wilga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.