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Hypoxis colchicifolia

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Broad-leaved hypoxis
Plant Type
Bulb
Hypoxis colchicifolia is an erect bulbous perennial that reaches a height up to 0.6m. Its interesting growth form makes it an attractive plant in a rockery or herbaceous border.
Plant Description

Hypoxis colchicifolia is an erect bulbous perennial that reaches a height up to 0.6m. The erect leaves grow in three ranks and the inflorescence is an auxiliary raceme that carries star-shaped yellow flowers. It tends to grow in sandy or poor soils. Its interesting growth form makes it an attractive plant in a rockery or herbaceous border it looks lovely when planted among low ornamental grasses. It can also be used as an accent feature in a wilder garden.

The flowers attract pollinating insects to the garden. Hypoxis colchicifolia is a hardy garden plant ideal for a mixed border or raised garden beds and makes for a lovely feature in a rockery or less formal grassland type garden. The lovely flower display will ensure a lovely colourful display throughout the season.

Afrikaanse Naam
Breëblaar-geelsterretjie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Moderate
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Upright
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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