Acidanthera rosealba

Afrocrocus

Afrocrocus unifolius

Afrocrocus unifolius from Roggeveld

Alophia drummondii

Alophia veracruzana

Arestea ecklonii

Aristea consists of compact, predominantly evergreen perennials characterized by narrow leaves and ephemeral, saucer-shaped blooms that appear in spring and summer.

Aristea

Aristea abyssinica

Aristea africana

Aristea africana from Worcester

Aristea alata

Aristea angolensis

Aristea bakeri

Aristea biflora

Aristea capensis

Aristea capitata is a perennial that develops into clumps and features upright, sword-like evergreen foliage. During the summer months, it produces dense clusters of purple-blue, saucer-shaped blooms.

Aristea capitata

Aristea capitata pink-flowered

Aristea confusa

Aristea corymbosa

Aristea dichotoma

Aristea ecklonii is a perennial plant that forms clumps and features upright, sword-like evergreen foliage. During the summer months, it produces loosely branched spikes adorned with blue, saucer-shaped blossoms.

Aristea ecklonii

Aristea ensifolia

Aristea grandis

Aristea inaequalis

Aristea lugens

Aristea macrocarpa

Aristea montana

Aristea platycaulis

Aristea pusilla

Aristea spiralis

Aristea spiralis from Paarl

Aristea woodii

Aristea woodii from Clarens

Babiana consists of perennial plants that grow from corms. They feature upright, ribbed leaves that are narrowly lanceolate in shape. The plants produce spikes adorned with funnel-shaped flowers, which are frequently fragrant.

Babiana

Babiana 'Blue Gem'

Babiana 'Laura'

Babiana 'Purple Star'

Babiana 'White King'

Babiana 'Zwanenburg's Glory'

Babiana ambigua

Babiana angustifolia

Babiana cedarbergensis

Babiana curviscapa

Babiana dregei

Babiana ecklonii

Babiana erectifolia

Babiana fragrans

Babiana fragrans from Porterville

Babiana fragrans from Rawsonville

Babiana framesii

Babiana framesii var. kamiesbergensis

Babiana hybrids

Babiana hypogaea

Babiana mucronata

Babiana nana is a unique, small cormous perennial characterized by its elongated, ribbed green foliage. In spring, it produces sizable, fragrant flowers that range in color from blue to purple, adorned with white markings.

Babiana nana

Babiana nana 'Claudia'

Babiana nana 'Halley'

Babiana nana 'Tender of Heart'

Babiana nana 'The Bride'

Babiana nana subsp. maculata

Babiana nana white-flowered

Babiana nearly white-flowered

Babiana odorata

Babiana patersoniae

Babiana patula

Babiana pulchra

Babiana purpurea

Babiana pygmaea

Babiana ringens

Babiana rubrocyanea is a compact perennial characterized by its slender, hairy leaves that can reach lengths of 15 cm. During the spring, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped flowers, displaying a blend of purple-blue petals accented by a vibrant red throat.

Babiana rubrocyanea

Babiana sambucina

Babiana scabrifolia

Babiana scariosa

Babiana secunda

Babiana sinuata

Babiana socotrana

Babiana striata

Babiana stricta is a perennial that forms clumps and features upright, pleated leaves resembling swords. In spring, it produces fragrant flowers that can be violet-blue, purple, or yellow, occasionally highlighting a reddish center.

Babiana stricta

Babiana stricta 'Purple Star'

Babiana stricta 'Tubergen's Blue'

Babiana stricta Kew hybrids

Babiana stricta var. erectifolia

Babiana stricta var. sulphurea

Babiana stricta white-flowered

Babiana thunbergii

Babiana truncata

Babiana tubulosa

Babiana tubulosa var. tubiflora

Babiana vanzyliae is a perennial plant that grows to approximately 15 cm in height. It features hairy, ribbed leaves that are lanceolate in shape. The flowers are fragrant and range in color from yellow to pale blue-purple, often displaying white edging and blotches on the lower lobes.

Iridaceae