Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross' gets its name from the cross pattern on the four velvety leaves that have given the plant various nicknames associated with the Shamrock. It’s been called a False Shamrock and the Good Luck Plant or just Lucky Clovers among others. The oxalis does have similar shaped almost heart-shaped leaves but the cross that circles the centre of the group of leaves is what really makes this plant stand out!

A deep maroon, it turns the leaves of the Oxalis deppei 'Iron Cross' into a very decorative part of the plant. Then add into the equation the dainty five-petalled deep pink flowers that shoot out from the plant on long thin stems and you will realise it was indeed good luck that you discovered this plant.