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Hypoxis argentea

by Johan Wentzel

Hypoxis argentea
Common Name
Small yellow stars
Plant Type
Bulb
Hypoxis argentea is found in grasslands and on rocky outcrops. It is a small specie that can easily be overgrown by other plants. The dainty little flowers make it an ideal plant for a small rockery where it can be interplanted with small grasses.

Plant Description

Hypoxis argentea is found in grasslands and on rocky outcrops. Leaves are V-shaped and covered in silky yellowish hairs.It is a small specie that can easily be overgrown by other plants.

The dainty little flowers makeHypoxis argentea an ideal plant for a small rockery where it can be interplanted with small grasses.

Used medicinally to treat cracked teats of cows and wounds on horses. Rootstock also eaten.

 

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes

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