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Freesia is a genus of herbaceous perennial flowering plants in the iris family, Iridaceae, native to South Africa. They grow from corms and produce distinctively arranged spikes of tubular, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom along one side of the stem. Named after the German physician Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, these plants are heavily cultivated for the cut flower industry and ornamental use due to their strong, sweet fragrance and wide range of colors.

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What is freesia?

Freesia is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family, Iridaceae. The plants are native to South Africa and grow from underground corms.

How can you identify a freesia flower?

Freesias produce tubular, funnel-shaped flowers arranged along one side of a stem. Many varieties are strongly fragrant and come in colors including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple.

When do freesias bloom?

Freesias bloom after growing from corms, with timing depending on climate and planting conditions. In many temperate gardens they are treated as seasonal plants because the corms are sensitive to cold.

Why is freesia associated with fragrance?

Many freesia cultivars have a noticeable sweet scent, which is one reason they are popular as cut flowers. The genus was named after Friedrich Heinrich Theodor Freese, a German physician and botanist.

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