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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

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) — trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge in hues of pale pink to white; it thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade
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) — It can be propagated easily by division
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — making it a sustainable choice for garden expansions over time.<br><br>Overall
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — delighting the client with its dynamic presence; triangular leaves that fold down at night
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) — adding a touch of whimsy to borders or containers
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — velvety purple hue that folds down at dusk and reopens to the sun
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) — delighting the client with its dynamic presence; triangular leaves that fold down at night, image 75
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — The Purple Shamrock thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 11; pink flowers in the garden
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