Hypoxis species

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

7b-11

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Hypoxis species plant details

Hypoxis species is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypoxis species

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: hypoxidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 0 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypoxis species

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Received this plant as H. hirsuta, a US native, but turns out to be quite different; flowers are larger and darker, foliage is sturdier and it hasn't seeded for us a single time in 10 years. Looking among South African species, H. angustifolia comes the c

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Gardening facts about Hypoxis species plant

How to Grow Hypoxis species

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen

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Hypoxis hirsuta

aka Hypoxis carolinensis, Hypoxis erecta, Hypoxis graminea, Hypoxis grandis, Hypoxis hirsuta f. villosissima, Common Goldstar, Eastern Yellow Star Grass