Long-hair Guinea-flower (Hibbertia Crinita) is a perennial shrub in the Dilleniaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Hibbertia crinita is a spreading to low-lying shrub with hairy foliage, linear to lance-shaped or elliptic leaves, and yellow flowers with ten to fifteen stamens.

Long-hair Guinea-flower

Long-hair Guinea-flower

Hibbertia Crinita

Hibbertia crinita is a spreading to low-lying shrub with hairy foliage, linear to lance-shaped or elliptic leaves, and yellow flowers with ten to fifteen stamens.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental shrub, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Long-hair Guinea-flower

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Dilleniaceae
Genus:Hibbertia