Oxalis triangularis
Purple Shamrock
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:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.