Oxalis purpurea is a hardy, deciduous, dwarf, mounding, bulbous groundcover. It is only deciduous for a few short months in summer. It has bright green trifoliate, clover-like leaves which in themselves are attractive. The form we grow flowers en masse, bearing large white, trumpet shaped flowers with a yellow throat. It continues flowering for at least half the year. It attracts many pollinating insects to the garden.
Plant between steppingstones, as a groundcover or create beautiful container plants. This tough little plant grows in sun or semi-shade. Plant in well drained soil.
Size 6 to 7cm