Brodiaea californica 'Babylon'

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 4"-12"

planting zones

5a-11

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Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' plant details

Brodiaea californica 'Babylon' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer pink 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, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brodiaea californica 'Babylon'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brodiaea californica 'Babylon'

USDA Zones: 5a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A stunning selection of one of our fave California native bulbs, ‘Babylon’ boasts bigger flowers held in denser clusters and, by the way, they’re PINK! Blooms reliably year after year with minimal care, producing MULTIPLE flower stems up to 24” tall. Each stem is topped by a candelabra of large dusty-rose, open-faced, star-shaped flowers, each over 1” across. Blooms open in late Spring or early Summer with the display lasting well over a month! Makes an excellent cut flower and can even be dried. Gorgeous and whimsical, it’s also exceptionally tough and tolerates less than perfect soil (so long as it has good drainage). Spreads by corms.