Yellow Star Grass, Gold Star

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Yellow Star Grass, Gold Star Hypoxis hirsuta Part sun, moderately wet to moderately dry moisture level, tolerant of most soils but prefers sandy, moderately acid to neutral pH.  6-12 inches height, blooms late spring to early summer and then sporadically all summer, yellow flowers. Germination Code:  C(60), D Native Region:  Middle and East Tennessee, West Tennessee Uplands A small plant that can be easily confused with a grass unless its star-shaped flowers are seen.  Attracts bees and butterflies. flower;sun/shade;wet;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;sand