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Babianafragrans

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Babiana (ba-bee-AN-uh)
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Species
fragrans (FRAY-granz)
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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)
Spacing

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Light Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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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

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Regional
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