Freesia Species

Freesia caryophyllacea

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Freesia (FREE-see-uh)
Species
caryophyllacea (kar-ee-oh-fil-AY-see-uh)
Synonym
Freesia elimensis
Freesia parva
Freesia xanthospila
Gladiolus xanthospilus
Ixia caryophyllacea
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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| December 2012 | positive

A lovely species Freesia, this has large, creamy to pale yellow blooms with bold yellow markings on the lower tepals. Freesia caryophylla...Read More

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