Babiana Species, Baboon Flower
Babianaregia

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Babiana (ba-bee-AN-uh)
Species: regia (REE-jee-uh)

Synonym:Babiana stricta var. regia

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Blue-Violet

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds