Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Hypoxidaceae

Genus:

Hypoxis

Species:

Hypoxis kilimanjarica

USDA Symbol:

HYKI2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Geophyte that resprouts from corm after fire; common in African montane grasslands with regular fire regimes.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to montane grasslands, prefers organic matter