Oxalis violacea
Species
Also called shamrock, sour grass, sour trefoil
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“They like cooler temperatures ranging from 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“bright indirect light or partial shade” — Violet Wood Sorrel - Oxalis violacea - Care Guide | PlantFun
“Water when the top 2 cm of soil feels dry” — Violet Wood Sorrel - Oxalis violacea - Care Guide | PlantFun
“The USDA Plant Hardiness Zones vary from 5 to 10 depending on the species.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“bury the rhizomes or stolons about 2 inches deep.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Some species are propagated by rhizomes and stolons, while others are propagated by division or seeds.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Plants in this genus have relatively few pests, but monitor for aphids, leaf miners, spider mites, and whiteflies.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
“Fungal diseases such as mildew, leaf spots, or rust can occur.” — Oxalis (Clover, False Shamrock, Good Luck Plant, Lucky Clover, Oxalis, Shamrock, Shamrock Plant, Sleeping Beauty
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Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Linked record: Wikidata (CC0)
- Wikipedia: Oxalis violacea
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrowers Librarian