Hypoxis villosa (Golden Winter Star)

Hypoxis villosa (Golden Winter Star) yellow flower and fuzzy green leaves, close up view.
Hypoxis villosa (Golden Winter Star) yellow flower nestled among elongated, hairy green foliage leaves.

Botanical name: Hypoxis villosa

Common name: Golden Winter Star

Family: Hypoxidaceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowers

Hypoxis flowers are symmetrical with 6 petals, are bright yellow, giving the genus its common name "yellow stars".

Similar plants: Hypoxis villosa (Golden Winter Star)


Hypoxis villosa (Golden Winter Star) yellow flower close up with green narrow hairy leaves


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