Babiana pulchra

Baboon Flower, Baboon Root

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Late Spring to Late Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, rock garden, seashore, woodland garden
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread 3" to 5" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, invasive