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Products > Babiana stricta   Babiana stricta - Baboon Flower    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Bulb Family: Iridaceae (Irises) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Flower Color: Mixed Bloomtime: Spring Height: 1 foot Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Babiana stricta (Baboon Flower) - This bulb produces fans of pleated, sword-shaped 6 inch tall leaves which emerge in mid-winter and spikes of blue to violet flowers emerge in the spring. Flowers and foliage die back by summer. Plant in full sun and irrigate in spring if necessary but do not water after the plant dies back. Hardy as a dormat bulb to below 15 degrees F.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Babiana stricta .     [MORE INFO]