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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'

Width 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:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.