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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 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon Flower
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly known as Baboon FlowerBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Its striking, often purple or blue flowers, emerge in spring, reaching a modest height of 6-10 inchesBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Baboon Flowers attract pollinators while being drought-tolerant, making them ideal for water-wise landscapesBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly referred to as the Baboon FlowerBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic displayBaboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Adapted to USDA hardiness zones 8-10+41

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

Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — 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
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) — Baboon Flowers attract pollinators while being drought-tolerant, making them ideal for water-wise landscapes
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly referred to as the Baboon Flower
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic display
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Adapted to USDA hardiness zones 8-10
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — is a captivating South African bulbous perennial that offers a striking accent in any landscape design
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — this plant showcases sword-shaped
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — which are about 2 inches long and adorn stiff
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — reaching a height of approximately 6-10 inches with a similar spread
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — <br><br>The most remarkable feature of Babiana stricta is its vividly hued
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Blossoms typically exhibit a rich purple or blue shade with a contrasting yellow or white center
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — These spectacular blooms make their appearance in late winter to early spring
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — exuding a pleasant fragrance that's known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Babiana stricta prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — This plant will thrive with minimal care
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant the corms 2-3 inches deep and space them 3-4 inches apart to encourage full, opulent growth
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — bulb / perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple blooms
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — or as a vibrant container specimen
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden
Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — bulb / perennial for half
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) — commonly known as Baboon Flower; plant in groups for a dramatic display

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