Wright's Star-Grass
Hypoxis wrightii
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Puerto Rico, United States
iNaturalist: © mrbryanames (iNaturalist #77682394)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Hypoxidaceae
- Genus:
- Hypoxis
- Species:
- Hypoxis wrightii
- USDA Symbol:
- HYWR3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, sandy areas; prefers full sun