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.
Additional information
| Generic | Oxalis |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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