Silver Shamrock, Chilean Oxalis, Pink Carpet Oxalis, Pink Buttercups, Pink Sauerklee, Sandoxalis, Sauer Klee
Native to Chile and Argentina, Oxalis adelophylla (Silver Shamrock) is a bulbous perennial forming a dense clump of finely incised gray-green leaves composed of several heart-shaped leaflets. In late spring to early summer, open-faced, white flowers, 1 in. across, flushed with purple toward their petal tips and adorned with lilac veins, appear above the handsome, clover-like foliage. Very cold hardy, Silver Shamrock also does well in mild climates as long as the soil is kept moist but well-drained. Its considerable ornamental appeal makes it a first-rate plant for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
It is a member of the Oxalidaceae family (wood sorrel family), home to ornamental favorites like the star fruit, little tree plant, violet wood sorrel, redwood sorrel, and the iconic good luck plant. Other notable members include the striking false shamrock, purple shamrock, and the eye-catching candy cane sorrel.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Oxalidaceae |
Genus | Oxalis |
Common names | Sorrel, Silver Shamrock, Shamrock |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Oxalidaceae |
Genus | Oxalis |
Common names | Sorrel, Silver Shamrock, Shamrock |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early) |
Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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