Purple Shamrock
| PLANT INFO. | DETAILS |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME |
Oxalis triangularis atropurpurea
|
| COMMON NAME |
Purple Shamrock, Purple oxalis
|
| FAMILY |
Oxalidaceae
|
| FORM |
Bulbous
|
| HEIGHT |
1ft
|
| CROWN SIZE |
1.5ft
|
| TEXTURE | Smooth |
| TRUNK |
Brown
|
| FOLIAGE |
Purple leaves
|
| FLOWER COLOR |
Soft pink, Cream, White or Purple
|
| SCENT | Fragrant |
| BLOOMING PERIOD |
March-May, June-August
|
| SOIL |
Loamy or Sandy
|
| MOISTURE |
Moderate water
|
| LIGHT |
Light shade
|
| INSECTS & DISEASE |
Mites, Mealy bugs, Aphids
|
| GROWTH RATE/ HABIT |
Moderate
|
| SPACING |
3-4inches
|
| CHARACTERISTICS/ USES |
Suitable for rock gardens and raised beds. Leaves can be used for medicinal purpose
|
| GPS | |
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