What is this seedling?

heavysnow

Would anyone know what plant this is - there are loads of these seedlings in my front garden, and I think they look really nice, but I've no idea what they are - anyone recognise them?

rosie383

It's something called 'oxallis iron cross' I think, but stand to be corrected. Sometimes it is regarded as a weed, but you can also buy bulbs, figure that one out! It also produces a lovely pink bloom. If you google it, you will get more info. If it is what I think it is, and not a type more common clover. I think it is also called the good luck plant.

heavysnow

Thanks Rosie - that looks exactly like it :T

rosie383

Watch out cos it self seeds, so if you like it, and it's quite well contained, then enjoy it as I do.

Jack's_mummy

I was going to guess at one of the oxalis too. We have a purple leaf one that appeared one year in the front garden. It reappears every year and is lovely

Shambler

Nice, not seen these before http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=442

angelavdavis

I have oxalis in my garden - it's a menace for me! It self seeds profusely and also produces bulblets which are so tiny you can't see them, so even if you thin it out/remove it, there is also something left behind to come back. I also have the red variety which isn't half as problematic for me.