Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Japan
Types
Freesia
Madonna lily, Turk's cap lily
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Coastal Regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Divison, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
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 winter, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
-
Kidney Disease, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
LILIUM longiflorum
Common Name
Freesia
Easter Lily
In Hindi
Freesia
ईस्टर लिली
In German
Freesie
Osterlilie
In French
Freesia
lis de Pâques
In Spanish
fresia
Lily Pascua
In Greek
freesia
Πάσχα Lily
In Portuguese
freesia
Lily Páscoa
In Polish
frezja
Easter Lily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Liliales
Family
Iridaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Ixioideae
Lilioideae
Season and Care of Freesia and Easter Lily
Season and care of Freesia and Easter Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Easter Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Easter Lily season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Easter Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Easter Lily is Neutral, Alkaline.
Freesia and Easter Lily Physical Information
Freesia and Easter Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Easter Lily height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Easter Lily are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Easter Lily flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Easter Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Freesia and Easter Lily
Care of Freesia and Easter Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Easter Lily pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Easter Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.