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Oxalis Iron Cross
AKA: Good Luck Plant
Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
Nursery Tag
Non-invasive form with burgundy-eyed leaves and creamy red blooms in summer. Tolerates some sun and drought. Good drainage. 8"h x 12"w. Edging or garden or container accent.
Gardener's Log
07/2011: Planted next to sidewalk.
07/2019: Moved to north side yard, west of trellis
02/2022: Purchased 25 bulbs, planted next to existing clump west of trellis
This is a large and eye-catching clover that won’t take over your garden. I would actually prefer it to be slightly more aggressive… It comes back beautifully every year in latee spring but isn’t super hardy looking, which may be due to its dry and ever-shadier location. I should probably move it soon or it will disappear forever underneath the hostas!
UPDATE: Doing a lot better now that it gets a little more sun. Probably not a great plant for deep shade.