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Babiana vanzijliae

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 4"-5"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

Babiana vanzijliae plant details

Babiana vanzijliae is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees 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 gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Babiana vanzijliae

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 5 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Babiana vanzijliae

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A beautiful & very rare Babiana! 2” yellow blooms will thrill you in March & April. To 5” tall & clump forming with attractive, hairy, velvety, fan-shaped foliage. Babianas are a cinch to grow in all zones of California & are wonderful along the edge of a path, a border or fence. Good in containers too! You can let them go dry in summer & just cut back the foliage as it goes dormant. They’ll bounce right back with the rains to increase & bloom more profusely each year. Yay!

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Babiana vanzijliae plant

How to Grow Babiana vanzijliae

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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