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 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.

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