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Freesiaalba

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Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Freesia (FREE-see-uh)
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Species
alba (AL-ba)
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Synonym
Freesia gentilis
Freesia herbertii
Freesia picta
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ben Lomond, California

Menlo Park, California

Richmond, California

Sacramento, California

San Jose, California

Sonoma, California

Coushatta, Louisiana

Houston, Texas

Vancouver, Washington

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