Baboon Flower (Babiana Patula) is a perennial bulb in the Iridaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Babiana patula is a tuberous geophyte native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, known for its striking star-shaped flowers.
Baboon Flower
Babiana Patula
Babiana patula is a tuberous geophyte native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa, known for its striking star-shaped flowers.
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