Parochetus Species, Blue Oxalis, Shamrock Pea

Parochetuscommunis

Family
Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Parochetus (par-oh-SHAY-tus)
Species
communis (KOM-yoo-nis)
Synonym
Parochetus maculata
Parochetus major
Parochetus oxalidifolius
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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| October 2013 | positive

Absolutely delightful little plant. I have this growing mostly in pots, and it is beginning to cover the tops nicely. The little blue pea...Read More

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