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Babiana Species, Baboon Flower

Babianaringens

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Babiana (ba-bee-AN-uh)

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Species

ringens (RIN-jens)

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Synonym

Antholyza ringens

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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neutral

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