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Babiana, Baboon Flower 'Splish Splash'

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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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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