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Hypoxis argentea

Also Known As

  • White-haired African Stargrass

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 3"-12"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Hypoxis argentea plant details

Hypoxis argentea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypoxis argentea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: hypoxidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypoxis argentea

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Hypoxis argentea plant

How to Grow Hypoxis argentea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
    • fuzzy
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