Shamrock, Sorrel. A clump-forming perennial with clover-like grey-green leaves and pretty funnel-shaped, purplish pink flowers with darker veins. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers April to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oxalis adenophylla
A clump-forming perennial with clover-like grey-green leaves and pretty funnel-shaped, purplish pink flowers with darker veins.
Additional information
| Generic | Oxalis |
|---|---|
| Species | adenophylla |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Shamrock, Sorrel |
| Flower Colour | purple, pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | April, May |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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