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Freesia is a cool-season flowering plant known for its upright growth and narrow, grass-like foliage. It produces arching stems with clustered blooms during the growing season. This plant grows well in mild climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Freesia establishes steadily and is suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting, where it provides structured growth and seasonal flowering.
Features
- Upright plant with narrow, grass-like foliage
- Produces arching stems with clustered blooms
- Suitable for mild to cool growing conditions
- Adaptable to garden beds, borders, and containers
- Provides seasonal flowering and structured growth
Specifications
- Scientific name: Freesia spp.
- Common name (US): Freesia
- Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
- Growth habit: Upright, herbaceous perennial (grown as annual in cooler climates)
- USDA zones: 8–10
- Planting season: Fall to early spring
- Growing season: Winter to spring
- Sowing Season: October to November, January to February
- Germination time and conditions: 14–30 days at 15–20°C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Mature plant size: 30–45 cm height, 15–20 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 10–15 cm between plants
