Shamrock, Sorrel. A clump-forming perennial with clover-like grey-green leaves and pretty funnel-shaped, violet-blue flowers conspicuously veined dark purple. Max Height 8cm. Max Spread 10cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oxalis ‘Ione Hecker’
A clump-forming perennial with clover-like grey-green leaves and pretty funnel-shaped, violet-blue flowers conspicuously veined dark purple.
Additional information
| Generic | Oxalis |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Ione Hecker' |
| Common Name | Shamrock, Sorrel |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 8cm |
| Family | Oxalidaceae |
| Spread | 10cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
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