Babiana sp. (Babiana)

Babiana sp. (Babiana) purple and yellow flower spike rising from green pleated leaf base close up
Babiana mucronata

Botanical name: Babiana sp.

Common name: Babiana

Family: Iridaceae

Subfamily: Ixioideae

Origin: South Africa

Small plant 2-5 ftFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersDeciduous plantFragrant plant

All 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 close up in sandy soil.
Babiana ecklonii
Babiana sp. (Babiana) yellow flower close up with pointed petals and long green leaves
Babiana vanzyliae


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