Babiana Species, Baboon Flower

Babianafragrans

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Babiana (ba-bee-AN-uh)
Species
fragrans (FRAY-granz)
Synonym
Babiana disticha
Babiana lilacina
Babiana punctata
Babiana reflexa
Gladiolus fragrans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From bulbils
Seed Collecting
Regional

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