This African beauty called "Babiana" gives you beautiful spikes of color in mid-summer, and they're hardy into Zone 4. Like miniature gladiolus, the plants have sword-shaped leaves and flowers of deepest blue, rich red and pure white. Why is the common name "Baboon Flower?" Because it seems baboons love to eat the bulbs (corms.) Unless you have baboons in your yard, this one will be wonderful in your garden.
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Botanical Name: Babiana stricta Mix
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Common Name: Baboon Flower
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Type: Perennial Flower Bulb
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Color: Fragrant mixed colored flowers
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Spread/Width: Plant 15 bulbs per square foot
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Sun/Shade: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preferences: Will grow in most soil conditions.
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Moisture Requirements: Need average to well drained soil.
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Advantages: Fragrant flowers. Excellent cut flower. Great for containers.
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