Overview

Babiana scabrifolia is a bushy bulbs in the genus Babiana, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Babiana scabrifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include wall side borders.

About

Babiana scabrifolia is a bulbous perennial cultivar from the genus Babiana, known for its bushy habit and deciduous foliage. Like others in its genus, it grows from corms and produces upright, narrowly lanceolate leaves with ribbing. In spring, it bears spikes of funnel-shaped flowers that are often fragrant. This cultivar thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral pH, preferring full sun and sheltered positions such as south- or west-facing aspects. It is suitable for wall side borders and requires protection in the UK, being hardy to H2. Propagation is by seed or offsets.

About the genus

Babiana is a genus of geophytes in the family Iridaceae with 93 recognized species as of March 2022. The leaves consist of a stalk and a blade that are at an angle to each other. The leaf blades are entire, laterally flattened and pleated, and often hairy.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Babiana

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Babiana scabrifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bulbs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Babiana scabrifolia

Propagation

Seed, offsets

Pest resistance

Red spider mite

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions