Oxalis regnelli 'Atropurpurea'

Scientific name: Oxalis triangularis

Synonym: Oxalis regnellii, Acetosella regnellii

Common names: Wood Sorrel, False Shamrock, Lucky Shamrock, Love Plant

This cultivar is also known as Oxalis regnelli 'Atropurpurea', the Variegated Purple Oxalis

Family: Oxilidaceae

Origin: Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay

Category: Perennial bulb

Photo taken at: My home garden

How to grow : 

Light : Full sun to partial shade. Full sun will lead to more flowers and more brilliant leaf colours.

Soil : Rich, moist and well-drained. Soggy soil or waterlogged will lead to cause the bulbs to rot 

Water thoroughly and wait for the soil surface to dry before the next watering.  

Propagate : division of bulbs

Features : Variegated purplish-red foliage and pastel pink to white flowers.