Oxalis, Purple Shamrock, Wood Sorrel 'Birgit'

Oxalistriangularis

Genus
Oxalis (oks-AL-iss)
Species
triangularis (try-an-gew-LAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pukalani, Hawaii

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | positive

Has pale pink flowers and typical O triangularis leaves; hardy to zone 6; summer-growing and winter-dormant.

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