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Oxalis triangularis

Purple Shamrock

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Information by: Sunset        Photographer: Tina Olsen Binegar

 

Description

Ornamental shamrock-shaped foliage is rich burgundy red. Creates a loose mound 5" tall, 10" wide. Dainty pink star-shaped flowers.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Indoor, Patio, Raised Planter

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).