Oxalis Species, False Shamrock, Purple Shamrock, Love Plant, Wood Sorrel

Oxalistriangularis

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
triangularis (try-an-gew-LAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Francisco, California

Murray, Kentucky

Houston, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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San Francisco, CA | July 2011 | positive

Very pretty in a white pot surrounding a small iris. Will spread slowly. Bulbs can be dug up & divided when it gets too crowded.
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