Also known as Star Grass · 9 gardener saves
Hypoxis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Hypoxis, the genus most gardeners know as star grass. We track 3 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 3 most-saved Hypoxis varieties
Of 3 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedStar Grass
Hypoxis decumbens
#2 most savedGolden Weather-star
Hypoxis hygrometrica
#3 most savedAfrican Potato
Hypoxis rooperi
How to grow Hypoxis
What the Hypoxis varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 3 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Hypoxis year
- PlantMarch, April and September100% of varieties
Plant corms in spring or early fall in well-drained, gritty soil
- DivideMarch100% of varieties
Divide crowded clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
Do
- Mulch to retain soil moisture
- Water during dry spells 💧
- Mulch to conserve moisture
- Divide every few years for healthy growth
- Plant in full sun for best blooms
Avoid
- Overwater to avoid root rot ❌
- Use heavy clay soil without amendments ❌
- Plant in shady areas ❌
- Neglect mulching ❌
What goes wrong with Hypoxis
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue on leaves | Spray with neem oil |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing on foliage | Apply insecticidal soap |
| Root rot | Wilting and browning leaves | Improve drainage and reduce watering |
Making more Hypoxis
Division
- Divide clumps in early spring or fall
- Plant divisions at same depth as parent
- Water thoroughly after planting
Seed
- Sow seeds on surface of moist soil in early spring
- Keep soil consistently moist for 4 weeks
- Transplant seedlings after 6 weeks
Hypoxis questions
How many types of Hypoxis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 3 distinct Hypoxis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 9 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Hypoxis grow in?
Across its varieties, Hypoxis covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Hypoxis bloom?
Most Hypoxis varieties bloom in spring, summer, fall, early spring, summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Hypoxis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Hypoxis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Hypoxis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
