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Hypoxis hemerocallidea

by Johan Wentzel

Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Common Name
Star flower
Plant Type
Bulb, Perennial
Hypoxis hemerocallidea is a tuberous perennial with strap-like leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers. The leaves of this bulb are arranged in a triangular fashion. Plant in full sun in well-drained, compost rich soil.
Plant Description

Hypoxis hemerocallidea is a tuberous perennial with strap-like leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers. The leaves of this bulb are arranged in a triangular fashion and the lower surface of the leaves is densely hairy with white hairs. Leaves appear above ground in spring before the flowers. The flowers are like bright yellow stars rising through the centre. Flowers from very early spring to late summer (August to April). Plant in full sun in well-drained, compost rich soil. A very important medicinal plant.

Hypoxis hemerocallidea was common until recently in the grassland of the eastern summer rainfall region.

Interplant with grasses to create a natural feel.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Sterblom
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Region
Gauteng, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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