Hypoxis obtusa
STAR FLOWER
Hypoxidaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

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Hypoxis obtusa
STAR FLOWER
Hypoxidaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous corm

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
0.05m

FEATURES

Flowers: yellow or white

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, bush & alpine designs

Uses: pot, mass planting, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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