Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Parochetus communis
Also Known As
- Blue Oxalis
- Shamrock Pea
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 4"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 8b-11
Parochetus communis plant details
Parochetus communis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with variegated foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Parochetus communis
- Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: fabaceae
- Foliage: evergreen variegated
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Parochetus communis
- USDA Zones: 8b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Blue Oxalis is a creeping trailing with bright blue pea-like flowers, thriving in part shade. Hardy zone 10 and higher, growing 1-3" tall
I've always loved this plant which rapidly makes a groundcover of the coolest maroon banded clover leaves interspersed with wildly improbable blue Pea flowers. I was chuffed to bits to see this on the slopes of Mt Japvo in Nagaland in 2003. Protect in hard freeeeeezes. Brrrrr.
By: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Parochetus communis
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
Flower Color
- blue
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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