I have grown B. ringens for several years, and have 3rd generation seedlings currently. I grow them in the ground where they flower in about 3 years from seed. I can't say I've noticed it behaving any different from other Babiana species I have. Tim in Thousand Oaks.The B.ringens are 3 years old but > I have no idea of when they will be mature; they are definitely slower > than all the other Babiana I have dealt with. Anyone have experience > with these?>