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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

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) — Babiana stricta prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Baboon Flowers attract pollinators while being drought-tolerant, making them ideal for water-wise landscapes; reaching a

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — which are about 2 inches long and adorn stiff

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — blue and lavender and multi-colored and purple flowers in the garden

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Baboon Flowers attract pollinators while being drought-tolerant, making them ideal for water-wise landscapes

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant the corms 2-3 inches deep and space them 3-4 inches apart to encourage full, opulent growth; commonly referred to as

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Babiana stricta prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture; bulb / perennial with blue and lavender and multi-colored

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — These spectacular blooms make their appearance in late winter to early spring

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — commonly referred to as the Baboon Flower

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Adapted to USDA hardiness zones 8-10

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 minimal care

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Plant in groups for a dramatic display

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — exuding a pleasant fragrance that's known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — bulb / perennial for half

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — which are about 2 inches long and adorn stiff; these spectacular blooms make their appearance in late winter to early spring

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — This plant will thrive with minimal care; blossoms typically exhibit a rich purple or blue shade with a contrasting yellow or

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Blossoms typically exhibit a rich purple or blue shade with a contrasting yellow or white center; bulb / perennial for half

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) — This plant will thrive with minimal care

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — Blossoms typically exhibit a rich purple or blue shade with a contrasting yellow or white center

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — reaching a height of approximately 6-10 inches with a similar spread; commonly known as Baboon Flower

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) — this plant showcases sword-shaped

Baboon Flower (Babiana Stricta) — <br><br>The most remarkable feature of Babiana stricta is its vividly hued

Photographs by 8 contributors

Brian du Preez, South Africa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Motohiro Sunouchi, CC BY 4.0 · source
Jacques van der Merwe, South Africa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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Nick Helme, South Africa, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Hedwig Storch, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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