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 8–9Climate Temperate

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — is a charming perennial with striking purple

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Oxalidaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Oxalis triangularis also has the advantage of being relatively low-maintenance; scientifically termed Oxalis

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — delighting the client with its dynamic presence; triangular leaves that fold down at night

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 56

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade; its optimal growing conditions include well-draining, image 55

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — bulb / perennial for full or half; delighting the client with its dynamic presence

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) — triangular leaves that fold down at night; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings, image 54

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — bulb / perennial with pink blooms; preferring partial to full shade

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Its delicate pink or white flowers bloom from spring to fall; adding a touch of whimsy to borders or, image 57

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — scientifically termed Oxalis triangularis; oxalis triangularis also has the advantage of being relatively, image 59

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — is a captivating perennial plant renowned for its distinctive triangular-shaped leaves; is a charming, image 60

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Each leaflet boasts a deep; is a captivating perennial plant renowned for its distinctive triangular-shaped, image 61

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — velvety purple hue that folds down at dusk and reopens to the sun; the Purple Shamrock thrives in USDA, image 62

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — adding a touch of whimsy to borders or containers; typically blooming from late spring to early, image 58

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — The Purple Shamrock thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 11; pink flowers in the garden, image 67

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — Preferring partial to full shade; its delicate pink or white flowers bloom from spring to fall, image 68

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — reaching an average height of 6 to 10 inches; it's an excellent choice for those shaded areas in the, image 66

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge in hues of pale pink to white; it thrives in well-drained soil and, image 64

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — typically blooming from late spring to early summer.<br><br>This ornamental is moderately sized; velvety, image 65

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) — Oxalis triangularis also has the advantage of being relatively low-maintenance; scientifically termed Oxalis, image 72

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — it's an excellent choice for those shaded areas in the landscape where other plants may struggle, image 69

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) — and a slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.<br><br>Aside from its visual appeal; bulb / perennial for, image 71

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