Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
  
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Blue, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
  
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
  
Erysimum cheiri
  
Common Name
Freesia
  
Wallflower
  
In Hindi
Freesia
  
पीला Wallflower
  
In German
Freesie
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In French
Freesia
  
Yellow Wallflower
  
In Spanish
fresia
  
alhelí amarillo
  
In Greek
freesia
  
κίτρινο Wallflower
  
In Portuguese
freesia
  
Wallflower amarelo
  
In Polish
frezja
  
Żółty Wallflower
  
In Latin
Freesia
  
Crocus Wallflower
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asparagales
  
Brassicales
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Brassicaceae
  
Genus
Freesia
  
Erysimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ixioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available