Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Not Available
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
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Not Available
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Freesia
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Freesie
Zwetschgen
In French
Freesia
prune de Damas
In Spanish
fresia
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
freesia
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
freesia
damson ameixa
In Polish
frezja
mirabelki
In Latin
Freesia
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Damson
Season and care of Freesia and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Damson season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and Damson Physical Information
Freesia and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Damson are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Freesia and Damson
Care of Freesia and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.