Freesia alba (Freesia leichtlinii subsp. alba)

Freesia alba

Family: Iridaceae

Common names: White freesia, wild freesia, ruikpypie.

It is deciduous; growing in autumn to winter, flowering in spring and dormant in summer. The flowers are showy white and have an exquisite perfume and is relative easy to grow.

Sowing instructions: Sow the seed in autumn in a well drained mixture. Fresh seed germinates readily in 4 to 5 weeks.

Locality: Bredasdorp. Harvest: December 2024