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Babiana
Photo: Stan Shebs · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Days to germination90–120 days

“Days to maturity: 90-120 days from planting to bloom” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

Days to maturity90–120 days

“Days to maturity: 90-120 days from planting to bloom” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

Lightfull sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot climates

“Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates light afternoon shade in very hot climates” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

WaterModerate water during growing season; keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering after flowering and during dormancy.

“Moderate water during growing season; keep soil moist but not waterlogged” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7

“6.0-7.0, neutral” — How to Grow and Care for Baboon Flowers (Babiana)

Hardiness zones8b-11; in cooler zones, grow in containers and overwinter indoors

“Zones 8b-11; in cooler zones, grow in containers and overwinter indoors” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

Spacing3–4 in

“Spacing: 3-4 inches apart for bulbs inches” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

Height4–8 in

“4-8 inches tall” — How to Grow and Care for Baboon Flowers (Babiana)

Transplantfall

“fall, setting them three to four inches deep” — How to Grow and Care for Baboon Flowers (Babiana)

Ready whenleaves turn yellow

“leaves start to turn yellow” — How to Grow and Care for Baboon Flowers (Babiana)

Edible partsflowers

“Culinary Babiana flowers are edible with a slightly sweet, mild flavor and can garnish salads and desserts for visual appeal and delicate flavor.” — How to Grow Babiana — LizPlants

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