Kingdom Plantae Family Oxalidaceae Scientific name Oxalis adenophylla | Order Oxalidales Genus Oxalis Rank Species | |
Similar Oxalis enneaphylla, Oxalis triangularis, Oxalis purpurea, Oxalis bowiei, Oxalis spiralis | ||
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis adenophylla, commonly known as Chilean oxalis or silver shamrock (among other common names), is an Argentinian and Chilean alpine plant. It does well in far-north locations such as Sweden, Norway and Nova Scotia (Canada), as well as in purely temperate regions. Its cold-hardiness comes from the bulb's adaptation to freezing during dormancy. It is, however, susceptible to rot in the winter in temperate zones, a problem not present where ground freezes in winter. It is tolerant of some shade, but will bloom most with southern full sunlight[1].
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Oxalis adenophylla
Cultivation
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-10. Outside of its native location, it is often used for rock gardens. It can also do well as a houseplant.
References
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