Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Iridaceae

Genus:

Freesia

Species:

Freesia corymbosa

USDA Symbol:

FRCO8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, yellow, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Native to South African fynbos; resprouts from corms after fire and may show enhanced flowering post-burn.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to South African regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Plant corms in autumn; seeds require warm conditions and may germinate erratically.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI