Oxalis stricta, commonly known as Yellow Wood Sorrel, is a native perennial found in a variety of habitats across Illinois, including prairies, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It thrives in well-drained soils and full to partial sun.
This plant features trifoliate leaves with a characteristic heart shape and bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. It has a sour, tangy taste, and while sometimes considered a weed, it provides food for pollinators and wildlife.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Oxalis stricta can be a charming ground cover or addition to wildflower gardens, attracting pollinators and offering a touch of vibrant color in the landscape.
Oxalis stricta, commonly known as Yellow Wood Sorrel, is a native perennial found in a variety of habitats across Illinois, including prairies, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It thrives in well-drained soils and full to partial sun.
This plant features trifoliate leaves with a characteristic heart shape and bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to summer. It has a sour, tangy taste, and while sometimes considered a weed, it provides food for pollinators and wildlife.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Oxalis stricta can be a charming ground cover or addition to wildflower gardens, attracting pollinators and offering a touch of vibrant color in the landscape.
Bloom: late spring to early fall
Habitats: areas along parking lots; areas along railroads; construction sites; edges of driveways; gardens; grassy meadows; landfills; lawns; open woodlands; roadsides; sunny waste areas; vacant lots
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: mesic to dry-mesic
Plant type (height): forb (3 to 8 inches)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: clay-loam; gravelly loam; loam; sandy loam
