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Freesia caryophyllacea

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 9"-12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Freesia caryophyllacea plant details

Freesia caryophyllacea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Freesia caryophyllacea

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Freesia caryophyllacea

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is one of the most fragrant of the Freesias - much more fragrant than the hybrids commonly available & has a more beautiful flower too! The flower reminds me of a sunrise. The top petals of the flowers are the golden color of first light & the bottom petals have the color of the sun’s orange rays as it peaks over the horizon. The stamens line up to make a nice fringe over the throat of the flower. The corms reproduce rapidly to make lots more plants. Yea! Good in clay soils but let them go dry in the summer.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Freesia caryophyllacea plant

How to Grow Freesia caryophyllacea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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