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Purple Shamrock

Oxalis Triangularis

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Overview

Oxalis triangularis, or Purple Shamrock, is a charming perennial with striking purple, triangular leaves that fold down at night. It thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade. This tuberous plant reaches around 8 to 12 inches in height and benefits from a spacing of 4 to 6 inches. Its delicate pink or white flowers bloom from spring to fall, adding a touch of whimsy to borders or containers. Zones 7b-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–9Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Temperate
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — mimicking the movement of butterfly wings; making it a sustainable choice for garden expansions over, image 63Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings, image 54Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Its optimal growing conditions include well-draining soil that remains moist but not waterloggedPurple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — pink flowers in the garden; each leaflet boasts a deep, image 76Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — bulb / perennial for full or halfPurple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It can be propagated easily by division; reaching an average height of 6 to 10 inches+96

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Oxalidaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — mimicking the movement of butterfly wings; making it a sustainable choice for garden expansions over, image 63
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings, image 54
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Its optimal growing conditions include well-draining soil that remains moist but not waterlogged
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — pink flowers in the garden; each leaflet boasts a deep, image 76
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — bulb / perennial for full or half
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It can be propagated easily by division; reaching an average height of 6 to 10 inches
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — reaching an average height of 6 to 10 inches
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — is a charming perennial with striking purple
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade; its optimal growing conditions include well-draining soil that
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade; its optimal growing conditions include well-draining, image 81
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — scientifically termed Oxalis triangularis
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Each leaflet boasts a deep; is a captivating perennial plant renowned for its distinctive triangular-shaped leaves
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — is a charming perennial with striking purple; this tuberous plant reaches around 8 to 12 inches in height, image 53
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Preferring partial to full shade; its delicate pink or white flowers bloom from spring to fall
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Oxalis triangularis also has the advantage of being relatively low-maintenance; scientifically termed Oxalis, image 72
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — is a charming perennial with striking purple; this tuberous plant reaches around 8 to 12 inches in height, image 79
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — triangular leaves that fold down at night
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Oxalis triangularis also has the advantage of being relatively low-maintenance
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Its optimal growing conditions include well-draining soil that remains moist but not waterlogged; and a, image 70
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — mimicking the movement of butterfly wings; making it a sustainable choice for garden expansions over
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — typically blooming from late spring to early summer.<br><br>This ornamental is moderately sized; velvety purple hue
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — This tuberous plant reaches around 8 to 12 inches in height and benefits from a spacing of 4 to 6 inches, image 82
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — scientifically termed Oxalis triangularis; oxalis triangularis also has the advantage of being relatively
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