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Oxalis triangularis 'Atropurpurea'

Also Known As

Oxalis 'Purple O Triangularis'
Oxalis triangularis 'Purpurea'
Purpurea Purple Shamrock

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 10"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Oxalis triangularis 'Atropurpurea' plant details

Oxalis triangularis 'Atropurpurea' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis triangularis 'Atropurpurea'

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis triangularis 'Atropurpurea'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We happened upon this plant years ago and have used it every season since. It adds a rich shot of purple courtesy of the fun, triangular leaves. The flowers are small, pale pink and plentiful. And triangularis is tough; it's come back from crushing hail (poor things had to start over), drought (Seriously? You forgot to water my plants while I was in Yellowstone?) and winds that knocked the tomato plants flat. Trust us, once you go here, there's no coming back.

By: Leafari

Sweet perennial, to only 10" tall and spreading, with dark, dark maroon leaves, indeed triangular, topped with small pink flowers in spring. Dappled shade to part shade with average summer moisture in rich soil. Goes dormant without water or in a cold winter. Bulbs are frost hardy to USDA zone 6.