purpleleaf false shamrock
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A clump-forming, bulbous perennial between 15-30cm tall when in flower, with clover-like leaves with triangular leaflets, green or dark purple with flushes of pale or darker purple. Slender stems bear umbels of funnel-shaped white or pale pink flower above the foliage in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- purpleleaf false shamrock (Oxalis triangularis)
- Genus
- Oxalis
- Family
- Oxalidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of purpleleaf false shamrock
Distribution map
Peru to Brazil and Northern Argentina
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of purpleleaf false shamrock
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purpleleaf false shamrock care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Growing
GrowingGrow in well-drained, sandy or humus-rich soil in full sun in a sheltered position, or in an alpine house in a mixture of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to rust diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails outdoors
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