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Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Freesia (FREE-see-uh) Species: caryophyllacea (kar-ee-oh-fil-AY-see-uh) Synonym:Freesia elimensis Synonym:Freesia parva Synonym:Freesia xanthospila Synonym:Gladiolus xanthospilus Synonym:Ixia caryophyllacea
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Category BulbsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousSmooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Bright YellowLavender White/Near White Bloom Characteristics Flowers are fragrantBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Winter/Early SpringMid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |