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Purple Shamrock Bulbs

Bag of 10

$18.95

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Quick Overview

This mounding plant boasts deep, almost black, shamrock-shaped foliage. Its contrasting, delicate pink blooms put on a show all summer long! Perfect for containers or a sunny spot in the garden. (Oxalis triangularis)

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Details
SKU 36BULB10
Botanical Name Oxalis triangularis
Common Name Purple Shamrock or Wood Sorrel
Ships As Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Plant Type/Life Cycle Perennial
Primary Flower Color Pink
Bloom Time Early summer until frost
Light Requirements Full Sun
Bulb Spacing 10 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting Season Spring, Summer
Planting Depth Plant 2" to 3" deep
Estimated Mature Height 4-6" tall
Soil Moisture Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Suggested Uses Containers
Additional Advantages Can be grown as annuals in zones 2-5
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Description
Purple Shamrocks are a particularly interesting and beautiful member of the worldwide Oxalis family, which includes all the wood sorrels and lots of clover-leaved plants of all sizes and descriptions. 'Purple Shamrock' begins bloom in early summer and never stops until frost. Its almost black/purple foliage creates a unique and dramatic statement in the garden. Try these beautiful bulbs in the border of your sunny garden or in a container. They are extremely easy to grow; however, bulbs are tender and not winter hardy. If you want them to 'come back' and have heavy winters (receive killing frosts), lift them in fall and store for spring.
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Purple Shamrock Bulbs
 
4.3

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9/27/2011
 
4.0

Everyone wants to know what this is!

By Stanley

from North Braddock, PA

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Pros

  • Easy to Grow
  • Unusual

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Houseplant in the north

    Comments about Purple Shamrock Bulbs:

    I love this plant because of the way it actively responds to sunlight, opening and folding its leaves. It reminds me that it is alive! People are always fascinated by it and ask about it and it's not easy to find. Thank you American Meadows!
    My only frustration was that not all of the bulbs came up. I'd say about a quarter of them didn't. But this is a particularly beautiful variety with the black on the purple leaves.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    1/25/2011

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Wonderful plant

    By Alimae

    from Pittsburg, CA

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    Pros

    • Easy indoor care
    • Fast growing

    Cons

    • Invasive
    • Toxic to dogs

    Best Uses

    • Indoors

    Comments about Purple Shamrock Bulbs:

    Rizomes grow quickly and are easy to divide making them great to share with friends. Leaves fold downward after dark. Fabulous for a sunny indoor window as long as it's not too hot.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    12/22/2010
     
    4.0

    love the way it closes up at night.

    By lucky lady

    from haleyville,al

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    Pros

    • Bounces back if neglected
    • Lucky plant
    • Requires little upkeep

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • I use kitchen window sell

      Comments about Purple Shamrock Bulbs:

      my kitchen window looks great with this purple shamrock.it has sat in my window for about 7 years,never been transplanted just blooms with only once weekly water.i love the way she folds up her leaves at dark and opens them at daylight.recommend for anyone that doesn't have a green thumb.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      4/24/2010

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      beautiful, delicate, Magial

      By Sola

      from Los Angeles

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      Pros

      • Accurate Instructions
      • Attractive
      • Hardy
      • Healthy
      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Garden
        • Indoors
        • Irish gifts
        • Lawn
        • Outdoors

        Comments about Purple Shamrock Bulbs:

        Oxalis triangularis
        Two years ago I received a Shamrock plant for St. Patricks Day and I have been hooked ever since. I sent this to my sister as a gift and she was thrilled. Purple is her favorite color! The flowers are so delicate, truly magical!

        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        This mounding plant boasts deep, almost black, shamrock-shaped foliage. Its contrasting, delicate pink blooms put on a show all summer long! Perfect for containers or a sunny spot in the garden. (Oxalis triangularis)

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