Freesia laxa
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Freesia laxa or False Freesia (syn. Anomatheca cruenta, Anomatheca laxa, Lapeirousia cruenta, Lapeirousia laxa) is an ornamental plant native to South Africa and Mozambique. Forms clumps of grass-like leaves. Flowers are usually pink to purple-red, or less frequently white or pale blue. Self sows.
Cultivation
Propagation
Seed, division
Pests and diseases
Varieties
'Joan Evans' variety is only 6 inches (15cm) tall, and has pale-centered pink flowers.
Gallery
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References
External links
- w:Freesia laxa. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Freesia laxa QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)