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Yellow Star Grass

Scientific Name: Hypoxis hirsuta (L.) Coville
Synonym: Hypoxis decumbens, Ornithogalum hirsutum
Family: Iridaceae

Hypoxis hirsuta in Curtis Botanical Magazine

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 28-38

Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun

Origin: Eastern USA, from Maine to Florida and Texas

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 1 feet tall (30 cm.), wooly linear leaves, up to 1 feet long (30 cm.), up to 0.2 inches long (5 mm.)

Flowers: Yellow flowers, up to 1 inches wide (2.5 cm.), in late spring to early summer

Watering Needs: Moderate water to regular water

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