Oxalis sp. (Shamrock)

Oxalis sp. pink flower close up with green clover shaped foliage leaves
Oxalis sp. pink flower cluster rising above soft rounded green foliage leaves

Botanical name: Oxalis sp.

Common names: Shamrock, Wood Sorrel

Family: Oxalidaceae

Origin: Mexico

USDA Zone: 3-11

Groundcover and low-growing 2ft plantPlant form: Groundcover or low-growing
Semi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Semi-shade; shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Keep soil moistWatering: Keep soil moist
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersUnusual colorFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage

Oxalis like cool air and moist soil while they are growing. Bright indirect light is best, but they will grow in lower light levels. Fertilize weekly while they are growing with a balanced fertilizer. Shamrocks are bulbs, and they require a dormant period every once in a while. Restrict all watering. As with any bulb, let the leaves die back naturally. Do not remove any leaves until they are brown. Let the bulbs stay dormant for 3 to 4 weeks, then water and fertilize. In most indoor-grown shamrocks, this dormant period occurs 2 to 3 times a year.

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