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Oxalis regnellii 'Irish Mist'

Wood Sorrel

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Oxalis regnellii 'Irish Mist' - All green triangular leaves are heavily overlaid and finely stippled in silver-white. There is a line of green following the central vein on each of the three lobes. Wood Sorrel is also commonly called Shamrock... Shamrock, indeed! Clusters of pink to white funnel-shaped flowers on tender stems rise above the leaves and flower for a long time. Good potted windowsill plant but is garden worthy in USDA climate zones 7 to 10, possible 6b in a sheltered situation. We actually accidentally dropped a piece of O. regnellii in the border that runs along the south foundation of our home; it has erupted annually for years now. We are USDA zone 5b though the garden where O. regnellii sprouts is a warmer microclimate to be sure. Adaptable to soil but keep drier during dormancy when potted. Part shade to mostly sunny exposure though. Established potted Shamrock.


Height:

7 in

Colors:

Pink, White

Zone:

(6b)7 to 10
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Characteristics and Attributes for Oxalis regnellii 'Irish Mist'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Possibly Four Seasons

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn / into Winter

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Mostly Sunny

Attributes

  • Filler
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House
  • Border
  • Grouping
  • Conservatory
  • Container
  • Potted Plant

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division