Babiana ringens

Also Known As

Baboon Flower
Rat's Tail Babiana

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

8a-11

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Babiana ringens plant details

Babiana ringens is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring magenta flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in acidic, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Babiana ringens

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, container plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Babiana ringens

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to the Fynbos of South Africa, this unusually showy plant bears its bright red, tubular flowers on side branches close to the ground. The main stalk is sterile & the foliage is long and erect. One of the hardiest bulbs of the cape, it grows naturally in sandy soil.