Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Babiana

Species:

Babiana radiata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

red, pink, purple, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a fynbos geophyte, resprouts from corms after fire. Fire may enhance flowering in subsequent seasons.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Sow corms in autumn; seeds germinate best with cool temperatures around 10-15°C. Grows during winter rainfall season.

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