Babiana thunbergii Seeds - Indigenous South African Bulb Seeds for Sale in South Africa

Babiana thunbergii Seeds

Babiana is a large genus consisting of about 80 species. All Babianas are deciduous, either winter or summer growing. Most are winter growing. Like most other winter growing (or Mediterranean climate) Irids, they start their growth cycle in autumn when the first rains fall. They do well, planted along with Aloes that share the same growth cycle.

Babiana thunbergii, formerly known as Antholyza plicata, is a coastal plant growing on sandy dunes and flats in the northwest and the southwest Cape. It has stiff, pleated velvety lanceolate leaves and red recurved unusual flowers.