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Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis'

False Shamrock

Plant Type:

BULBS

Oxalis regenllii 'Triangularis' (aka Oxalis triangularis) - The well-known Purple Shamrock is beautiful in borders or pots with its sharp-angled triangular leaves set in threes per leaf stem. Centers of the leaves are pink-red-purple while the edges are purple-black. Delicate clusters of funnel bell flowers are pink to lavender pink and erupt through the growing season – even longer when grown as a windowsill plant. It's easy and worthy. Plant in fertile but draining soil. Keep it drier in winter if grown indoors. Full to part sun. Full pots from divisions.


Height:

6-12 in

Spread:

6-12 in

Colors:

Lavender Pink

Characteristics and Attributes for Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant
  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Mostly Sunny
  • Shade Tolerant

Attributes

  • Ground Cover
  • Conservatory
  • Potted Plant
  • Massing
  • Border
  • Container
  • Greenhouse / Alpine House
  • Edging
  • Accent

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Draining

Origins

  • Brazil

Propagated By

  • Division