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Parochetus Species, Blue Oxalis, Shamrock Pea

Parochetuscommunis

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Family

Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Parochetus (par-oh-SHAY-tus)

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Species

communis (KOM-yoo-nis)

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Synonym

Parochetus maculata

Parochetus major

Parochetus oxalidifolius

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Dark Blue

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Orchidmaniac

| October 2013 | positive

Absolutely delightful little plant. I have this growing mostly in pots, and it is beginning to cover the tops nicely. The little blue pea...Read More

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Parochetus Species, Blue Oxalis, Shamrock Pea

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