This rhizomatous perennial forms a clump with hairy grey-green lanced-shaped leaves. The pail to deep reddish-pink trumpet-shaped flowers have spreading petals and appears solitary on a long stalk during summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Rhodohypoxis bauriiis naturally found in the eastern provinces of South Africa and Swaziland growing in meadows in well drained, moderately fertile moist soils. It prefers an open sunny to protected position and is frost, wind and drought tender.

Rose Grass is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens along low borders or in rockeries and as a ground cover.It is also used in patio pots establishing in 2 to 3 years forming a dense clump. It is suitable for coastal or lowland regions and there are many cultivars available. ID 2493

Rhodohypoxis(ro-do-hi-POKS-es) baurii(BOW-ree-eye)

Hypoxidaceae(HY-pox-ee-DAY-see-ee)