Weed library - Soursob (oxalis pes-caprae)


Soursob is a perennial bulb which sprouts during the autumn and winter.

Soursob produces heart-shaped trifoliate leaflets with brown or purple spots on the upper surface and short hairs on the lower surface.

The flowers are yellow and trumpet shaped.



Herbicide Control Options

Step 1. Select your situation

Control Tips


  • Spray young, actively growing plants
  • Spray before flowering

  • DO NOT spray when the plant is stressed (i.e. Drought, physical damage, insect damage etc)

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