Shamrock, Sorrel. A slow mat-forming perennial with clover-like grey-green leaves and pretty widely funnel-shaped, rose-pink, brick red or yellow flowers. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oxalis obtusa
A slow mat-forming perennial with clover-like grey-green leaves and pretty widely funnel-shaped, rose-pink, brick red or yellow flowers.
Category: Bulbs
Additional information
Generic | Oxalis |
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Species | obtusa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Shamrock, Sorrel |
Flower Colour | pink, red, yellow |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Oxalidaceae |
Spread | 20cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Mat-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | grey, green |
Flowers From | June, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Rock garden, Alpine house |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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