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Baboon Flower

Babiana Stricta

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Overview

Babiana stricta, commonly known as Baboon Flower, is a captivating South African corm with vibrant, fragrant blooms. Its striking, often purple or blue flowers, emerge in spring, reaching a modest height of 6-10 inches. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun. Plant in groups for a dramatic display. Baboon Flowers attract pollinators while being drought-tolerant, making them ideal for water-wise landscapes.

Sun HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Type Bulb, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic display; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soil with full to, image 48Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Its striking, often purple or blue flowers, emerge in spring, reaching a modest height of 6-10 inches, image 46Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon FlowerBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic display; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sunBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon Flower; plant in groups for a dramatic displayBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — this plant showcases sword-shaped; babiana stricta prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture+61

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Mature height
0.05–1 Ft.
Mature width
0.05–1 Ft.

Classification

Type
Bulb, Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic display; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soil with full to, image 48
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Its striking, often purple or blue flowers, emerge in spring, reaching a modest height of 6-10 inches, image 46
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon Flower
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic display; hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon Flower; plant in groups for a dramatic display
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — this plant showcases sword-shaped; babiana stricta prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — <br><br>The most remarkable feature of Babiana stricta is its vividly hued; adapted to USDA hardiness zones 8-10
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — These spectacular blooms make their appearance in late winter to early spring; exuding a pleasant fragrance that's known to
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — bulb / perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple blooms; which are about 2 inches long and adorn stiff
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it thrives in well-drained soil with full to partial sun; this plant will thrive with, image 47
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly referred to as the Baboon Flower; plant the corms 2-3 inches deep and space them 3-4 inches apart to encourage full
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — is a captivating South African bulbous perennial that offers a striking accent in any landscape design
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Its striking, often purple or blue flowers, emerge in spring, reaching a modest height of 6-10 inches
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Its striking, often purple or blue flowers, emerge in spring, reaching a modest height of 6-10 inches; <br><br>The most
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — bulb / perennial for half; or as a vibrant container specimen
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden; baboon Flowers attract pollinators while being
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — bulb / perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple blooms
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon Flower; plant in groups for a dramatic display, image 45
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen; blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Adapted to USDA hardiness zones 8-10; this plant showcases sword-shaped
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — reaching a height of approximately 6-10 inches with a similar spread
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — is a captivating South African bulbous perennial that offers a striking accent in any landscape design; its striking, often
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — exuding a pleasant fragrance that's known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies; is a captivating South African
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