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Babiana tubulosa

Common name baboonflower

Family iridaceae

Life cycle perennial

Flowers white

Cultural notes well-drained soil

From seed Germinate at room temperature - may be slow, be patient
detailed seed-starting info below

Small species similar and closely related to T. tubiflora, growing in a different region of South Africa's cape. It has red-marked creamy-white flowers.

We're just trying this plant for the first time this year; it hasn't found a permanent place in our gardens yet. (click here for a full list)

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from NARGS '20/'21 exchange. Baggy 70F (100%G, 6-50d)

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