Difference between revisions of "Freesia laxa"
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'''''Freesia laxa''''' or False Freesia ([[Synonymy|syn.]] ''Anomatheca cruenta'', ''Anomatheca laxa'', ''Lapeirousia cruenta'', ''Lapeirousia laxa'') is an [[ornamental plant]] native to [[South Africa]] and [[Mozambique]]. Forms clumps of grass-like leaves. [[Flower]]s are usually pink to purple-red, or less frequently white or pale blue. [[Self sows]]. | '''''Freesia laxa''''' or False Freesia ([[Synonymy|syn.]] ''Anomatheca cruenta'', ''Anomatheca laxa'', ''Lapeirousia cruenta'', ''Lapeirousia laxa'') is an [[ornamental plant]] native to [[South Africa]] and [[Mozambique]]. Forms clumps of grass-like leaves. [[Flower]]s are usually pink to purple-red, or less frequently white or pale blue. [[Self sows]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:15, 23 August 2015
| Habit | bulbous
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| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Exposure: | ☼ | sun |
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| Water: | ◍ | moderate, dry |
| Features: | ✓ | flowers, fragrance, naturalizes, houseplant |
| USDA Zones: | 8 to 11.5 | |
| Sunset Zones: | 8, 9, 12-24 (west only) | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | red, pink, spotted |
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Freesia laxa or False Freesia (syn. Anomatheca cruenta, Anomatheca laxa, Lapeirousia cruenta, Lapeirousia laxa) is an ornamental plant native to South Africa and Mozambique. Forms clumps of grass-like leaves. Flowers are usually pink to purple-red, or less frequently white or pale blue. Self sows.
Cultivation
Propagation
Seed, division
Pests and diseases
Varieties
'Joan Evans' variety is only 6 inches (15cm) tall, and has pale-centered pink flowers.
Gallery
photo 1
photo 2
photo 3
References
External links
- w:Freesia laxa. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Freesia laxa QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
