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Rhodohypoxis baurii |
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| Synonym(s) |
Hypoxis baurii |
| Common name |
red star |
| Family |
hypoxidaceae |
| Life cycle |
tender perennial (Z8-10) |
| Flowers |
pink |
| Size |
6" |
| Light |
sun-part shade |
| Cultural notes |
needs sharply drained soil |
Small bulb from South Africa, suitable for rock gardens. I purchased it from a catalog that claimed it was hardy here (Z6-10), online information doesn't support that claim - so I'll see what actually happens. This may be one of those plants that succumbs more quickly to winter wet than to winter cold - excellent drainage appears to be essential.
The photos were taken the first time I noticed any growth where I planted the bulbs. It doesn't exactly look like other photos I've seen, so the ID is tentative...
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In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden annex About my plant portraits
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January 06, 2008
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