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Freesia

Genus

Also called iris family, Anomatheca

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Freesia
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Fact sheet

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Lightfull sun

“Choose a position in full sun with free-draining soil.” — How to grow anomatheca | Anomatheca planting instructions | Farmer Gracy

Waterregularly when in growth

“Water-in after planting continue to water regularly when in growth.” — How to grow anomatheca | Anomatheca planting instructions | Farmer Gracy

Hardiness zones8-10

“USDA 8–10” — Anomatheca (Anomatheca laxa)

Spacing4–6.5 in

“Space corms 6 to 9 inches apart” — Anomatheca — Growing Guide — Zones 8-10 | Verdantly

Height9 in

“9 to 12 inches tall” — Anomatheca — Growing Guide — Zones 8-10 | Verdantly

Transplantlate winter or early spring

“plant corms directly in late winter or early spring” — Anomatheca — Growing Guide — Zones 8-10 | Verdantly

Ready whenfoliage begins to die back

“Once foliage begins to die back, drastically reduce watering” — Anomatheca (Anomatheca laxa)

Edible partsornamental

“ornamental flowers” — Anomatheca — Growing Guide — Zones 8-10 | Verdantly

Indoorsvermiculite or peat

“store indoors in a cool (around 50°F) and dry medium, like vermiculite or peat” — Anomatheca (Anomatheca laxa)

Companions

“pair them with slow-emerging perennials or late-summer annuals” — Anomatheca (Anomatheca laxa)

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