Rhodohypoxis baurii var. platypetala

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2"-3"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

8a-10b

Rhodohypoxis baurii var. platypetala plant details

Rhodohypoxis baurii var. platypetala is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhodohypoxis baurii var. platypetala

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: hypoxidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhodohypoxis baurii var. platypetala

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

South African perennial, small in all its parts, the grassy foliage to only 2-3" tall, topped in summer with, in this form, white flowers, star-shaped and sometimes tinged with pink. These little gems spread by underground rhizomes and require exquisite drainage to survive where winters are wet. Grows happily in dry and rocky, well-drained places. Appears somewhat late in spring so be sure and mark the spot well. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 with that good drainage.