Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
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Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Lake Sides, limestone outcrops, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Orange, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Narrowly obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Depurative, Haemostatic, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Bedding Plant, Cottage garden, Flower borders
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
Aster amellus
Common Name
Freesia
Aster
In Portuguese
freesia
Aster
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Aster
Season and care of Freesia and Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Aster season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Aster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Freesia and Aster Physical Information
Freesia and Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Aster height is 610.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Aster are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Aster flower color: White and Light Pink
- Aster leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Freesia and Aster
Care of Freesia and Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Aster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.