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Freesia 'Striped Jewel'

Freesia

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Freesia (FREE-see-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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hanna1

Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | November 2005 | positive

I just planted 50 bulbs, and cannot wait to see them in late Spring. the single flower is white with beautiful deep rose colored stripes....Read More

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