Identifying a house plant

mommafrye

15 years ago

I need to know the name of this plant.

It has leaves that are like clover. Its bloom is pink. It was a house plant and it didn't grow very tall.

I heard that is was called Thrift.

Thanks

Comments (4)

Iris GW
15 years ago
Do you have a picture? You might want to post it in the Name that Plant forum (which is right next to this one on the list of forums).
mommafrye
Original Author
15 years ago
Nope i dont have a picture. Thanks for the help.
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