Oxalis, or the false shamrock’s (Oxalis triangularis) dramatic dark purple leaves and sprays of starry white or pale pink flowers will make a striking statement in any houseplant collection. While the ...

I heard from readers who have been waging an unsuccessful battle against oxalis. In one case, oxalis has invaded a small yard of 'Medallion' tall fescue. The yard gets a small amount of sun in summer.

Later, when days are getting longer and hints of spring are in the air, readers will e-mail howls of dismay. Cape oxalis will have covered flowerbeds or newly planted lawns so thoroughly that the ...

My neighbor keeps asking me what these plants are growing in his yard. I can’t seem to find them on the internet. They are very prolific and seem to spread quickly. — Bob This is a type of oxalis ...

Q. Ten years ago a friend gave my wife a pretty purple flower growing out of a three-leaf clover. Now we have the stuff all over the yard -- in the grass and in flower beds. -- R.D.G., Houston A. You ...

Oxalis is an incredibly prolific weed, spreading through both its stem and seeds, and growing year-round in mild climates. It can be pulled by hand, but oxalis produces tubers, roots or bulbs that ...

Q: I've got a weed in my lawn that I believe is called oxalis. It looks a bit like clover. How do I get rid of it? Is there something I can spray? A: Oxalis is a low-growing, perennial weed with heart ...

A friend told me recently that she has a new ground cover in her yard. And she wasn’t happy about it. “It’s oxalis,” she said. “And it’s everywhere.” I have been wondering myself about the recent ...

This time of year is made less glorious by all the plant problems that are rearing their ugliness and keeping us away from the fun stuff like planting new beds, redesigning old ones and just generally ...

Luke Fortney is a journalist based in New York City. He most recently worked as a reporter for Eater, where covered restaurants and food trends for nearly five years. Oxalis, the Michelin-starred ...

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