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Image of
the cheerful-looking
blossoms of
Oxalis triangularis 'Francis' or
Purple Shamrock
or Oxalis regnellii
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Oxalis triangularis 'Francis'
(Purple Shamrock) |
Synonyms:
Oxalis regnellii
Family: Oxalidaceae
Origin: Native to South America
Light: Bright indirect sun
Height: 0.5-1'
Spread: 12-15"
Blooms: Lilac, repeated blooms, mid-Spring
Foliage: Smooth-textured. burgundy, 3-10 triangular-shaped
leaflets
Soil: Well-drained, 2:1:1 of peatmoss:sand:loam, keep moist (pH:
6.1-7.5, mildly acidic-neutral)
Water: Regular
Fertilizer: Well-balanced, weekly during growth period
Propagation: Bulb divisions
Uses: Groundcover, hanging basket, houseplant, container
Comments:
Oxalis triangularis 'Francis' or
Purple Shamrock
or Oxalis regnellii
is a beautiful deciduous perennial bulb plant. In mid-spring when
the weather is nice and cool, the dainty lilac flowers appearing among
the gorgeous burgundy foliage are a welcoming sight.
Oxalis regnellii
thrives well in moist soil and cool air.
This bulb plant
is
carefree, low-maintenance and
does
not have any serious insects or disease problems. Remove brown
leaves after allowing them to die naturally on the plants. Oxalis
regnellii
is easily
propagated by bulb divisions at the end of the dormant season.
Plant these bulbs just below the soil level and water them well.
When they loose their leaves, allow them to rest for about a month and
stop watering and fertilization.
Grown in masses, Purple
Shamrock makes a lovely groundcover
or grow it in a hanging basket and
allow the lovely lilac flowers to gracefully cascade over the
sides. Grow this beauty in a container as an attractive accent
plant for your deck or patio or as an indoor plant Provide mulch to protect
Oxalis regnellii
from frost.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 8-11 |
