Oxalis triangularis Allure™ 'Ebony'

Scientific Name: Oxalis triangularis 'Ebony'

Also Known As

Oxalis triangularis 'Ebony Allure'
Ebony Allure Oxalis

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-15"
W: 12"-15"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Oxalis triangularis Allure™ 'Ebony' plant details

Oxalis triangularis Allure™ 'Ebony' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with black, burgundy and purple foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Oxalis triangularis Allure™ 'Ebony'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: oxalidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen black, burgundy and purple
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, houseplant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Oxalis triangularis Allure™ 'Ebony'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sweet clumper (not a spreader) 12-15” tall and wide with jet purple black leaves topped by pink flowers late spring to early summer over a long season. Part shade (morning sun is perfect), well drained moist soil. May go dormant when summer temps climb especially if plants are on the dry side but don’t despair, they will be back!

By: Secret Garden Growers

Inky-black foliage with white blooms. Oxalis triangularis are photophilic, which means that they open and close in response to light. Ink-black colored leaves.