Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Babiana

Species:

Babiana tubiflora subsp. saxicola

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, pale yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting geophyte that regenerates from underground corms after fire, typical of South African fynbos species.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; sow in autumn with adequate moisture during winter growing season.

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