Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Babiana (ba-bee-AN-uh) Species: angustifolia (an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-uh) Synonym:Babiana atrocyanea Synonym:Babiana atrodeltoidea Synonym:Babiana intermedia Synonym:Babiana pulchra Synonym:Babiana stellata
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Shiny/Glossy Smooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color Medium BlueBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringLate Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |