Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tree
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
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Types
Freesia
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
-
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
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
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Freesia
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Freesia
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Freesie
Crapemyrtle
In French
Freesia
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
fresia
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
freesia
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
freesia
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
frezja
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Freesia
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Iridaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Freesia
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Freesia and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Freesia and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Freesia and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Freesia and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Freesia and Crapemyrtle
Care of Freesia and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.