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Re: Oxalis

Katherine wrote:

"I have engaged in an multi-decade war with Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis pres
capra, and a third Oxalis (that looks real lush and pretty for 3 months
before it goes dormant). . . . and I feel like I am losing on all fronts.

Then there are the nicer, more-modest-growing species that I have tried --
all of which got a nasty orange rust every year shortly after putting out
their leaves. But I can't seem to completely get rid of them either."

While I agree with you about the first two unmentionables I think something
has gone wrong that you have not managed to get the good guys to grow. Are
you sure this is a rust that they get? Are these plants in the ground or in
containers? In hot October weather I found these plants do require water or
they just fold up for another year. They are very drought resistant and
tough but timeliness in when they get their Fall rain is pretty inportant,
I think. Do tell us more.

Andrew
San Diego, California
awilson@fda.net
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