silver shamrock
Oxalis adenophylla
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size4 to 8 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Silver shamrock (Oxalis adenophylla) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Its pleated, deeply cut, greenish gray leaves make a fine small scale ground cover or accent. Pink flowers with white centers cover the plant in spring and again in summer.
Pairs well with Grape hyacinth, Bowl of Cream peony, and Black Parrot tulip.
Native range
Africa.