Shamrock, Sorrel. A creeping perennial with white hairy, dark green leaves and pretty, widely funnel-shaped bright, deep yellow flowers. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers September to December. Full sun/partial shade. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Oxalis purpurea ‘Ken Aslet’
A creeping perennial with white hairy, dark green leaves and pretty, widely funnel-shaped bright, deep yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Oxalis |
|---|---|
| Species | purpurea |
| Varietry | 'Ken Aslet' |
| Common Name | Shamrock, Sorrel |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| 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 | green |
| Flowers From | September, December |
| 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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