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Yellow Star Grass
Hypoxis hirsuta
PerennialYellow Star Grass
Hypoxis hirsuta
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Light
Sun – Part Shade
Water
Dry – Moist
Soil
Loam, Sandy
Size
3-7"
Bloom
Yellow, Apr–Jun
Why Grow It
Rock Garden
Thrives in rocky, well-drained spots
Drought Tolerant
Thrives with little water once established
Early Bloomer
Blooms early, providing critical spring nectar
Easy to Grow
Low maintenance & beginner friendly
Did You Know?
Despite its name, it's not a grass at all — it's in the iris family.
Bright yellow star-shaped flowers open only on sunny days and close by evening.
Wildlife Value
🐝
Small Bee Pollinated
Tiny sweat bees and halictid bees visit the cheerful yellow flowers
Good Companions
🌾 Little Bluestem
🌬 Prairie Smoke
🌻 Brown-eyed Susan
Planting Guide
- Plant in full sun with dry to average, well-drained soil
- Space 6–8″ apart in rock gardens or meadow edges
- Avoid rich soils and overwatering — it prefers lean conditions
Plant Details
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