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Shamrocks have been symbolic of many things over the years.
According to legend, the shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of
Ireland because its leaves formed a triad, and three was a mystical
number in the Celtic religion, as in many others.
St. Patrick used the shamrock in the 5th century to illustrate the doctrine of
the Holy Trinity as he introduced Christianity to Ireland.
Wearin' O' the green
The shamrock became symbolic in other ways as time went on. In the 19th century
it became a symbol of rebellion, and anyone wearing it risked death by hanging.
It was this period that spawned the phrase "the wearin' o' the green". Today, the
shamrock is the most recognized symbol of the Irish, especially on St. Patrick's Day,
when all over the world, everyone is Irish for a day!
The original Irish shamrock (traditionally spelled seamróg, which means "summer plant")
is said by many authorities to be none other than white clover (Trifolium repens),
a common lawn weed originally native to Ireland. It is a vigorous, rhizomatous,
stem-rooting perennial with trifoliate leaves. Occasionally, a fourth leaflet will appear,
making a "four-leaf clover," said to bring good luck to the person who discovers it.
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Shamrock Plant Care
PLANT
HISTORY:
White Clover, trifolium repens L.
is considered by many authorities to be the Original Irish Shamrock.
When the rare fourth leaf occurs, you have the "Lucky" Four-leaf Clover.
The name "Shamrock" is used to describe several different plants.
The plants sold around St. Patrick's Day are the Wood Sorrel
(Oxalis acetosella) and the Lucky Shamrock (Oxalis deppei)..
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS:
White Clover, trifolium repens
L. is a low growing perennial herb. Theplant grows from the tip by sending
out "runners" that take root, and new "runners" are formed from each rooting
point. The seeds are produced in a white fluffy flower head. For White Clover
to prosper, the soil should be well drained, kept moist and grown in full
to moderate sun. They should be grown in trays or flower boxes that will
allow the tips to make contact with the soil to produce the "runners". If
grown indoors, they must be in a sunny location or the stems will stretch
and the plant will become "leggy" with small leaves.
GROWING FROM
SEED:
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Seeds can be sown in small pots or trays using
any moist, well drained soil mix. For best results, we recommend using a packaged seed starting mix.
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The seeds should be distributed on the moist soil surface and lightly covered with additional soil. Use 1/4 teaspoon of seeds for 1 square foot of area. The pot or tray should be placed in a shaded location until the seeds germinate, which will be in about a week. Keep the soil moist and do not allow soil to dry out. After the seeds germinate and leaves appear move to a SUNNY location.
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When two or three true clover leaves (3 Leaf) have formed, you can begin fertilizing with an all-purpose fertilizer at the recommended rate for the container. If necessary, thin-out weak plants. Plants should fill out in 6-8 weeks.
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Transplant when roots appear at the bottom of the pot drainage holes.
TRANSPLANTING:
Depending on how you started your seeds, you'll want to transplant to a larger container when roots appear out the bottom of the pot or tray. Be careful not to damage the roots when transplanting. After transplanting continue fertilization as before.
INDOOR CARE:
Keep plants well watered (make sure container drains well) and keep in a SUNNY location. Continue fertilization as before. Try to keep tips in contact with the soil and remove any damaged leaves. Growing outdoors in full sun is preferred for best growth and flowering.
OUTDOOR CARE:
Outdoor care is the same as indoor care, except increase the fertilization to the recommended outdoor amount for container plants. Clover can also be planted in outdoor beds. Plants will go dormant during winter and re-emerge in the spring.
Plants will go dormant during winter and re-emerge in the spring.
SEED STORAGE:
If you are storing seed for future planting, seal seed package and store in a cool, dry area. For prolonged storage, you can refrigerate or freeze seeds.
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