Baboon Flower
Babiana Stricta
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
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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