Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
China
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
8-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Grafting, 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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Freesia
Daphne plant
In Hindi
Freesia
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Freesie
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Freesia
plante Daphne
In Spanish
fresia
planta de Daphne
In Greek
freesia
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
freesia
Daphne planta
In Polish
frezja
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Freesia
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Malvales
Family
Iridaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Freesia and Daphne
Season and care of Freesia and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Daphne season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Daphne is Neutral.
Freesia and Daphne Physical Information
Freesia and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Daphne are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Freesia and Daphne
Care of Freesia and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.