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Hypoxis hirsuta

yellow star flower

One day you're walking along and notice to your astonishment your "grass" has a number of small, yellow, star-shaped flowers. This is Hypoxis, an excellent low-growing native related to lilies. Site in moist, well-drained soils for the best display.

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Height: 3-6 in
Spread: 4-8 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Rain Garden
• Massing
• Naturalize
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


yellow star flower - Hypoxis hirsuta from Native Plant Trust
yellow star flower - Hypoxis hirsuta from Native Plant Trust