Freesia Species
Freesiacaryophyllacea

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

Category

Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

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

Unknown

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds