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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 8–9Climate 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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Photos (83)

Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It can be propagated easily by division; reaching an average height of 6 to 10 inches, image 73
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — making it a sustainable choice for garden expansions over time.<br><br>Overall; it can be propagated easily, image 74
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — delighting the client with its dynamic presence; triangular leaves that fold down at night, image 75
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — pink flowers in the garden; each leaflet boasts a deep, image 76
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — bulb / perennial with pink blooms; preferring partial to full shade, image 77
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — bulb / perennial for full or half; delighting the client with its dynamic presence, image 78
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; mimicking the movement of butterfly wings, image 80
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) — Its delicate pink or white flowers bloom from spring to fall; adding a touch of whimsy to borders or, image 83
Purple Shamrock (Oxalis Triangularis) — It thrives in well-drained soil and partial shade; its optimal growing conditions include well-draining, image 81

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