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Alpharetta GA #172

Stapelia Hirsuta African Starfish Flower

Landscape Uses: Container And Interior
Exhibits Clumping And Mounded Growth Habit.
Season Of Interest: Year-Round
Produces Dark Red Colored Flowers.

Description

Stapelia hirsuta, commonly known as African Starfish Flower, is a striking succulent native to South Africa, prized for its large, star-shaped flowers and hairy, cactus-like stems. The flowers emit a strong, carrion-like odor to attract pollinating flies, which is typical of the Stapeliad group. The plant thrives in dry, warm environments and is often grown in containers or rock gardens.

Produces large, star-shaped maroon flowers with dense, hairy surfaces
Emits a carrion-like scent to attract pollinators (typically flies)
Compact, clumping succulent ideal for arid container gardening
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Size

4 in.

Item

91861-004

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4 in.

Item

91861-004

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Description

Produces large, star-shaped maroon flowers with dense, hairy surfaces
Emits a carrion-like scent to attract pollinators (typically flies)
Compact, clumping succulent ideal for arid container gardening
Learn more about SiteOne nursery container sizing

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Chalky, Loamy, Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained

Succulent

hirsuta

Stapelia

Carrion Plant, Starfish Flower

Zone 10a

Zone 11b

4 in.

6 in.

12 in.

6 in.

Compact, Creeping, Irregular, Mounding, Prostrate, Spreading

Slow to Moderate

Low to Moderate

Slightly Acidic (6.0 to 6.4), Neutral (6.5 to 7.5), Slightly Alkaline (7.6 to 8.0)

Full to Filtered

Accent, Bed, Dried Flower and Foliage, Rock Garden, Specimen, Xeriscaping/Water-Wise

Low

Deer, Rabbit

Drought, Drought (Once Established), Dry Conditions, Heat, Humidity, Wind

Summer, Fall

Deep maroon with yellowish hairs

Infrequent/Intermittent

Follicle

African Starfish Flower

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