Oxalis triangularis 'Ebony' Allure™, also known as Ebony Shamrock, is an adorable bulb plant that produces very dark purplish-black, triangular shaped leaves on tall, delicate stems. It produces light pink colored blooms that fade to white. Ebony Shamrock can grow to a height of 15" and will form a clump. This plant requires well drained, moist soil and partial shade. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves very quickly. It is more heat tolerant than most shamrocks and therefore makes it a better candidate to stay looking well in the summer heat. It’s also very popular as a unique, quick filling ground cover. Foliage is sensitive to being moved or sudden changes in environment. Damaged foliage may be cut back to ground level and new foliage will appear within a week.

Foliage is sensitive to being moved or sudden changes in environment. Damaged foliage may be cut back to ground level and new foliage will start to appear within a week.

Click here to watch the quick growth of this plant (photographed over a 3 week period) along with more information on bulbous plants.  

USDA Hardiness Zone 7-9

Container Gardens/Terrariums/Houseplant:

This plant will work well for larger container gardens due to its size and height. It’s fast growing and will overtake a small container very quickly. Oxalis triangularis 'Ebony' Allure™ - Ebony Shamrock would look nice in a hanging basket or as a houseplant where the foliage will cascade over the sides of the pot.

Josh's Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Vivariums/Animal Terrariums:

Oxalis triangularis 'Ebony' Allure™ - Ebony Shamrock is not recommended for vivariums or animal terrariums.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Plants from Josh’s Frogs are specifically grown to be safe for use with animals. Live plants may vary in color, size and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.