Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, United Kingdom, Asia
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
  
Habit
Mat-forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
  
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
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Early Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water in the early morning hours
  
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Root rot, Whiteflies
  
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma, Depression
  
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Eye Problems, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
  
Aging, Antispasmodic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cleanser
  
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Cutflower, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
OXALIS acetosella
  
PHLOX maculata
  
Common Name
wood sorrel, common wood sorrel
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Hindi
Wood Sorrel
  
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
  
In German
Sauerklee
  
Wiese Phlox
  
In French
bois Sorrel
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Spanish
alazán de madera
  
prado Phlox
  
In Greek
ξύλο Sorrel
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Portuguese
Sorrel de madeira
  
Meadow Phlox
  
In Polish
Drewno szczaw
  
łąka Phlox
  
In Latin
Rumex ligno
  
Phlox meadow
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Oxalidales
  
Solanales
  
Family
Oxalidaceae
  
Polemoniaceae
  
Genus
Oxalis
  
Phlox
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available