Yellow Stargrass
Hypoxis hirsuta
Description:
A low growing grass like plant. Yellow, star shaped flowers with slender stems. Easily confused with grass if not flowering. Grows in acidic wetlands.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Common Goldstar, Eastern Yellow Stargrass |
| Plant Family: | Liliaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Late April to July |
| Fruit Timing: | August to October |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Loam |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |