Freesia
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At-A-Glance InformationFreesia is a genus of plants is native to east South Africa (between Kenya and South Africa). Flowers are fragrant and funnel-shaped, coming in a variety of colors. These blooms are popular in cut flower arrangements, and are also grown as ornamental landscape plants. They grow from corm, typically reaching up to 16 inches tall with green linear leaves.
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Freesia Species and Varietals
The genus Freesia is a member of the plant family Iridaceae and includes 16 distinct species. The best growing zones for Freesia vary depending on the species. For more information, see the descriptions below. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
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Freesia laxa (Laperiousia laxa, Anomatheca cruenta)(Flowering Grass) This species grows from corm and is native to Kenya and northeastern South Africa. Individual plants reach up to between 6 and 12 inches tall when mature and in bloom, and flowers can be red, white, or pale blue. Flowers are flattened and open instead of tubular as in many other species of the genus. When grown in favorable conditions, these plants are considered to be somewhat invasive due to their self-sowing nature. |
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Freesia leichtlinii (White Freesia, Wild Freesia, Ruikpypie) This perennial species grows from corm and produces flowers in in springtime. Blooms are very fragrant, and are typically white, sometimes flushed with pink. These plants will go dormant during the summer months in their native range. |
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