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.