How to Grow and Care for Baboon root

Baboon flower is a flowering plant that attracts baboons to its bulbs for food. This perennial flower is native to South Africa and its blue to violet flowers bloom during late winter to early spring.

The delightful aroma and freesia-like flowers of the baboon flower have earned it The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Merit Award. This plant is commonly called the baboon flower because it’s a favored food of baboons in South Africa. The flowers smell like lemons and can be grown in pots for display in gardens and patios.

Babiana tubiflora is a captivating plant characterized by its funnel-shaped, vibrant flowers, often in shades of blue or purple. These eye-catching blooms sit atop sturdy, narrow leaves that form a dense cluster at the base. Native to South African landscapes, it thrives in sandy soils and is well-adapted to Mediterranean climates. Babiana tubiflora's distinctive flowers not only add a touch of exotic flair to gardens but also attract pollinators.

Babiana fragrans boasts a delightful scent, attracting pollinators to its vibrant, tubular flowers. Native to South Africa, its environment has taught it resilience, with a bulbous root system adapted to survive dry spells. This perennial bursts with color in spring, nestled amidst sword-shaped leaves, making it a jewel in any temperate garden.

Babiana dregei flaunts velvety, funnel-shaped flowers in striking shades of violet and blue, a signature appeal among the South African flora where it thrives. Its sword-like leaves emerge in a fan pattern, adapted to capture scarce moisture from its arid native habitat. This cormous perennial showcases a hardy resilience, nestling into sandy soils, and bursting into bloom after winter rains.