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hypoxis yellow star grass
native yellow star grass, potted plants
Plants
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Monotropa Uniflora Monotropa Uniflora
Monotropa Uniflora ( ghost plant or Indian Pipe )

Naturally Stratified Spore Head

Grow in shady areas - not dependent on light for photosynthesis.
Grows 6 to 8 inches tall.

Typically several stems arise from an underground crown.
The single five petal flower is to an inch long.
Blooms in late summer and fall following a dry spell and then soaking rain.
zones 3 to 7
VERY TINY SPORELIKE SEEDS - NOT EASY TO GERMINATE -
Plant by preparing humus rich, leafy composted area in the shade.
Break (smash) seed head between finger and thumb and scatter/sprinkle crumbles on surface of prepared soil
'indianpipes' Seeds
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