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Hypoxis iridifolia

Also Known As

  • Hypoxis nitida
  • Shiny Iris-leaf Stargrass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Hypoxis iridifolia plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hypoxis iridifolia

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: hypoxidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hypoxis iridifolia

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Gardening facts about Hypoxis iridifolia plant

How to Grow Hypoxis iridifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass / Grass Like

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 6"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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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
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More Options

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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