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Also Known As

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

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Hypoxis hirsuta plant details

Hypoxis hirsuta is a deciduous perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypoxis hirsuta

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: hypoxidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: bare root shipping available, container plant, edging plant, larger quantity available, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypoxis hirsuta

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dainty, dime- to quarter-sized, primrose yellow Amaryllis type flowers over hirsute grass like foliage on 6"-12" plants. Full sun to part shade. Flowers in early Summer and then sporadically throughout the growing season.

Gardening facts about Hypoxis hirsuta plant

How to Grow Hypoxis hirsuta

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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