Babiana sp. (Babiana)
Babiana sp. (Babiana) purple and yellow flowers growing in an upright spike with green pleated foliage
Botanical name: Babiana sp.
Common name: Babiana
Family: Iridaceae
Subfamily: Ixioideae
Origin: South Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plantAll Babianas are deciduous, either winter or summer growing. Most are winter growing. Like most other winter growing (or Mediterranean climate) irids, they start their growth cycle in autumn when the first rains fall.
The flowers are long lasting and brightly colored, and many are scented as a bonus.
Babiana sp. (Babiana) purple flower with long narrow green leaves on sandy ground.
Babiana sp. (Babiana) yellow flower with pointed petals and long green leaves on the ground
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