This bulbous perennial has slender spreading stems that form a compact mound habit. It has divided leaves with pale green, wavy leaflets and the yellow throated white, purple or pink funnel-shaped flowers appear from autumn to winter..

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Oxalis hirtais naturally found in South Africa growing on the West Cape in well drained moderately fertile humus rich, moist sandy soil in a open sunny to semi shaded positionand is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Shamrock is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in cottage gardens as a spill over along retaining walls and in rockeries. It is also planted in patio pots and used as a ground cover on the coast and inland. It establishes in one season from division and should be keep dry when dormant.ID 2271

Oxalis(oks-AH-lis) hirta(HIR-ta)

Oxalidaceae(ok-SAL-e-DAY-see-ee)