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Oxalis Triangularis

False Shamrock, Wood Sorrell
$6.95 $5.56 ea. (20% off)

(10 per bag)

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Luscious Purple Foliage
The foliage, flowers, and color of Oxalis Triangularis is charming! Lovely in hanging baskets or containers but may be grown in the ground in zones 8-10. Trifoliate (3-leaflets) burgundy to purple foliage resembles a shamrock and both foliage and flowers open and close in response to light. The leaves neatly fold at night and open wide to the morning light. White to blushed pink 5-petaled flowers bloom in clusters. *NOTE: Must be lifted or taken indoors in zones 3-7.

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Code BOXTR

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Plant Type Bulbs

Species

Height Short 4-6"

Spacing Plant 3" apart

Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Fall

Sun / Shade Full Sun to Half Sun / Half Shade

Zones 3-10

Soil Type Normal

Water Needs Medium

Sold In Bags of 10

Special Features

  • Beneficial for Pollinators
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Deer Resistant
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Long-Blooming

Planting Sites

  • Edgers
  • OK in Containers

Oxalis General Information

Shamrock Plants are a rhizomatous ornamental garden or houseplant in the wood sorrel family. Not winter hardy. All our accent annuals are guaranteed to reach you in good condition and to grow, but we can't guarantee annuals to overwinter. Will be an annual except in zones 8-10 but can be stored over the winter in colder zones. Instructions

Oxalis Plant Care

Hardy in zones 8-10. Choose a location with dappled sunlight. May be grown as a houseplant. When planting in a container, crowd the bulbs, spacing them just an inch apart for a lush full look quickly. Needs rich, fertile soil that is well-draining. Poke the bulbs into the soil – any way up is fine. Water lightly once every couple of weeks until new growth appears in approximately 6 weeks. Provide good drainage and allow the surface to dry between waterings. Plant may go dormant in fall or if it gets too hot or too dry. If plant goes dormant, stop watering to let the soil dry thoroughly. Set aside and in a few weeks new leaves should emerge. Resume watering.

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our accent annuals and bulbs to reach you in good condition and come up. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We ship accent annuals and bulbs based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring-Planted Accent Annuals

  • Zone 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zone 8: Late March to Early April
  • Zone 9, 10: Late March

Fall-Planted Bulbs

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

Holiday Bulbs

  • Early November through mid December