Drummond's Woodsorrel
Oxalis drummondii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 6"–9" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
nectar insects
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Drummond's Woodsorrel is a low-growing native wildflower with delicate yellow blooms that appear nearly year-round. This compact perennial forms neat mounds with clover-like leaves and cheerful flowers that open in morning light.
In an HOA neighborhood
Drummond's Woodsorrel is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The long blooming season provides consistent nectar for small native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects throughout most of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Drummond's Woodsorrel need?
- Drummond's Woodsorrel grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Drummond's Woodsorrel bloom?
- Drummond's Woodsorrel blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Drummond's Woodsorrel native?
- Drummond's Woodsorrel (Oxalis drummondii) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Drummond's Woodsorrel attract?
- Drummond's Woodsorrel draws nectar insects.
- Is Drummond's Woodsorrel HOA-friendly?
- Drummond's Woodsorrel is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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