Freesia – Freesia laxa (Freesia laxa) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Freesia – Freesia laxa (Freesia laxa) Non-GMO – Organically Grown – Flower

Perennial (commonly grown as an annual in cooler climates)

Full sun to light partial shade

Full description:

Freesia laxa, also known as False Freesia or African Corn Lily, is a charming, low-growing flowering plant native to southern Africa. It produces delicate, star-shaped blooms in vivid shades of red, pink, or white, often with contrasting markings. The flowers are lightly fragrant and appear in loose sprays above lance-shaped leaves, creating a graceful and natural look in gardens or containers. Freesia laxa adds color and elegance to borders, rock gardens, and wildflower plantings and is known to naturalize well in the right conditions.

Full Growing information from seeds:

• Start seeds indoors or sow directly after last frost
• Use well-draining soil
• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not cover deeply (light aids germination)
• Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy
• Germination takes approximately 2–4 weeks
• Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle
• Space plants 4–6 inches apart
• Prefers full sun; tolerates light partial shade
• Moderately drought-tolerant once established
• Ideal for borders, containers, and naturalized plantings

Stratification:

Yes – Cold stratify for 4 weeks:

• Place seeds in moist paper towel or sand
• Seal in container or plastic bag
• Refrigerate at 39–41°F (4–5°C)
• Sow immediately after stratification

Seed count: 4

Medicinal properties:

No known medicinal uses — primarily ornamental.