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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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By: Eric in SF
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By: Anneli Salo
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By: Anneli Salo
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By: Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
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By: Fritz Flohr Reynolds
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By: Fritz Flohr Reynolds
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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
See other plant types of Hypoxis for your garden
aka Hypoxis rooperi, Ape's Arm Pits, Gold Star
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Rhodohypoxis baurii 'Hebron Farm Biscuit', Red Star, Rosy Posy
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-9b
Size
Height: 3"-4"
Width: 6"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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