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Botanical Name: Oxalis triangularis Common Name: Purple leaf false shamrock Family: Oxalidaceae Origin: South America Plant type: Bulb - summer dormant Growth Rate: Fast Height: 6-12 Width: Slow spreading clump Evergreen/Deciduous: Summer deciduous Water: Summer dry dormant, otherwise moderately moist Light: Part to full sun Hardiness: USDA 7-10 Soil: Well-drained; rich organic soil Flower Color/Season: Summer dry dormant, otherwise moderately moist Special Feature: Purple leaves; houseplant Grower: Cabrillo College Grower City: Aptos, CA Grower Contact: www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/divisions/becho/hort