Oxalis, Purple Shamrock, Wood Sorrel 'Francis'

Recieved from great gand daughter several years back for St Patties Day, and it has been with me ever since, along with its many offsprin...Read Moregs. I love it. It adds color to the shade garden as well as sunny areas and pots. When the sun shines through it, it really shows out the red/purple for a nice surprise. The little pink blooms are a bonus. It makes a nice ground cover for bare spots. I know some folks have had trouble with some Oxalis taking over, but these have not been too agressive. I'd like them to be a little more aggressive as many friends and family want some. : )

Very pretty color to leaves, but have trouble with Red Spider Mites when the weather gets dry.

When I first grew this as a houseplant 2 years ago, I thought they were impossible houseplants. Later I learned that they are a type of ...Read Morebulb, and was just dying back naturally as they do! Better as a houseplant here in Michigan; don't always come back in the Spring if left outside in a garden over winter like larger bulbs.

Difficult to remove from my backyard. Easily propagated from tubers. An attractive plant.