Cal Hort's Hot Plant Picks 2006

Botanical Name: Babiana 'Flash'
Common Name: Baboon flower
Family: Iridaceae
Origin: South Africa
Plant type: Cormous perennial
Growth Rate: moderate
Height: 12-18 inches
Width: 12 inches+
Evergreen/Deciduous: Summer dormant
Water: moderate
Light: Sun/light shade
Hardiness: 15-20 degrees
Soil: well drained
Flower Color/Season: "Vivid red violet/purple fls, spring"
Special Feature: "Great in pots, dry in summer."
Nursery: "Suncrest Nurseries, Inc."
Nursery City: "Watsonville, CA"
Grower Contact: www.suncrestnurseries.com