Purple Shamrocks
Oxalis regnellii var. triangularis
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Oxalis regnellii var. triangularis Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Oxalis regnellii var. triangularis |
| Common Name: | purple shamrocks |
| Family: | Oxalidaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, container plantings, hanging baskets |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded, spreading |
| Height: | 6 - 12 inches |
| Spread: | 1 - 3 feet |
| Foliage: | dark purple foliage with groups of three sharply triangular leaflets |
| Flower: | small white or pink umbels held above the foliage |
| Bloom Period: | Spring |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | partial shade |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | prefers moist soils adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 8 - 10 |
| Native Range: | South America |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | propagation by division |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to spider mites |
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