Oxalis triangularis 'Francis'

Also Known As

Oxalis regnellii 'Francis'
Oxalis triangularis ssp. papilionacea 'Francis'
Francis False Shamrock
Francis Purple Shamrock

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

6b-9b

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Oxalis triangularis 'Francis' plant details

Oxalis triangularis 'Francis' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with purple foliage. In fall and summer lavender, pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis triangularis 'Francis'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: clumping, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis triangularis 'Francis'

USDA Zones: 6b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful perennial bulb with a bright, vivid purple shamrock leaf. This seed variant was selected and named after the founder, Francis. Grows to a height of 16" with a spread of 12 to 15 inches. Great pot plant as well as a ground cover though it needs to be planted in protected situations if it's in the ground. Endemic to Brazil.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Glowing purple foliage emerges from perennial bulbils in early summer, holding color all season. Light lavender pink flowers top the clumps in fall. This is a non aggressive form of oxalis! Lovely in the garden...morning sun or a lightly shaded location in moist well drained soil; also nice in pots and will live as an indoor plant.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Zn 7. Light lavender flowers. Deep purple foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Can you say super purple!! This is one of my personal favorites. This bright purple Oxalis will brighten anyones day, loves shade and spreads making it a great choice for ground cover. Oxalis produces an underground bulb that comes back year after year from zones 7-10 Doesnt mind the heat. Grown in masses, Purple Shamrock makes a lovely groundcover or grow it in a hanging basket and allow the lovely lilac flowers to gracefully cascade over the sides. Grow this beauty in a container as an attractive accent plant for your deck or patio or as an indoor plant. I love these so much I hate to sell them and see them leave the greenhouse.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Bright purple, triangular-shaped leaves and pink blossoms make this vigorous Oxalis a must-have for the container garden. The vivid purple color will amaze you! Grow in moist soil in bright, indirect light. In zones 7-10, it's often grown as an attractive ground cover.