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Hypoxis rigidula

by Johan Wentzel

Hypoxis rigidula
Common Name
Silver-leafed star flower
Plant Type
Bulb, Perennial
Hypoxis rigidula is a hardy tuberous, deciduous plant that has attractive, erect, graceful foliage and spikes of golden star-shaped flowers. Plant in a well-drained soil. Best if interplanted with grasses.
Plant Description

Hypoxis rigidula is a hardy tuberous, deciduous plant that has attractive, erect, graceful, long but narrow, hairy leaves that bend backwards. The spikes of golden star-shaped flowers appear in spring. It has a long flowering season.

Plant Hypoxis rigidula in a well-drained soil. It is an attractive garden plant that has many medicinal and traditional uses. Utilised extensively by wildlife. Best if interplanted with grasses.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Silwerblaar sterretjie
Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Slow
Flowering Time
Early summer
Flower Colour
Yellow
Shape
Compact
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Free State, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Grassland
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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