Babiana - Purple Star - 25 bulbs p/pack

Bulb name & Description

Babiana brings colourful and compact flowers to your garden. Let this indigenous flower cover your garden with beauty.  

Common name

baboon flower, babiana

Family name

Iridaceae

Level of Difficulty

Easy

Indigenous

Yes

Edible 

No

Natural Habitat

Rocky slopes of the Western Cape

Planting time

April to May

Type

Corm

Mature height

20cm

How to plant

Loosen soil to a depth of about 20cm. Plant in well-draining soil at a depth of 2cm. Space the bulbs 5cm or closer in pots. Water every three to four days for 10 minutes, provided it hasn't rained. 

Flowering time

July to September

Dormancy time

December to March

 

Disclaimer

Not for consumption. Keep away from children and pets.