Oxalis melanosticta
Oxalis purpurea ‘Ken Aslet’ is a bulbous perennial boasting funnel-shaped, bright lemon-yellow flowers in fall and winter. They are borne atop velvety, pale green, trefoil leaves covered with silvery hairs. Easy to grow and not invasive, this plant remains green in spring, and is dormant in summer. It will spread slowly and can be grown in rock gardens, in front of a border or in containers.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 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 | Shamrock, Sorrel |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 1' (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 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 | Shamrock, Sorrel |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Fall Winter |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread | 1' (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Oxalis purpurea ‘Ken Aslet’ do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Oxalis purpurea ‘Ken Aslet’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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