Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Babiana

Species:

Babiana papyracea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

purple, blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Like many South African Iridaceae, corms survive fire and may flower prolifically post-burn in fynbos habitat.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Sow fresh seed in autumn for best results; seeds germinate with winter rains in native habitat.

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