Babiana villosa

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 7"-14"
W: 7"-14"

planting zones

9a-11

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Babiana villosa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Babiana villosa

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 7 IN - 14 IN - wide, 7 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, purple and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Babiana villosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Do you have 12-15 sq ft to cover and only want one plant? How about an ugly retaining wall that could use a little razzle-dazzle spilling over it? This is your plant. Low, relatively fast growing and covered in nectar rich flowers. Problem Solved!

By: Waltzing Matilija

Here’s a spicy colored Babiana for your garden. Growing to 7-14” tall, this bulb produces abundant blooms for a long period. Flowers vary from pink-red to red to purple-red and occur in Spring. The foliage has pleats and looks quite nice. Native to areas of clay flats in South Africa, it should do fine with any clay conditions around here. It does need to go completely dry in the summer though. Will naturalize politely.