Oxalis vulcanicola ‘Velvet Sunset’

Sunset Velvet oxalis
Fast-growing evergreen ground cover with colorful, coppery foliage and golden flowers. Non-invasive. Greener in summer, more vivid in winter. Hangs nicely.
Oxalis vulcanicola 'Velvet Sunset'
synonyms Oxalis spiralis ssp. vulcanicola
height 3–12in
width 2–6ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Fog, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate
water
info		 Water your Sunset Velvet oxalis regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. Can recover quickly from dry spells thanks to its succulent stems.
hardy
to		 25F
exposure Full Shade – Part Shade
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose 1/2 Strength
origin Central America
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 15–17, 20–H1

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Grows denser and more colorful in sun. Excellent in pots. Good as an annual in colder areas. Flowering occurs almost all year near the coast. Complements a wide range of colors. Nice small to medium groundcover. Good in vertical gardens. Not at its best in dry heat. Not fussy about soil but best where drainage is good.

Special Interest

Native to mountain forests in Central America, this species offers several colorful cultivars, of which Sunset Velvet may be the most versatile and popular.

Can recover from 20F but stays evergreen above 27F.