Freesia Flower Def. Native to Southern Africa Freesia is the genus of flowering plants in the Iridaceae family. Once the foliage emerges water the growing freesia plants often to keep the soil moist.
In their native range they bloom in the spring offering a pop of color just after the final snows have receded. Freesias need an abundance of moisture during the entire growing season but you should allow the soil to dry out once the flowers fade. These tiny flowers add color and fragrance to any floral display and are often used in bridal bouquets boutonnieres or even as table centerpieces at weddings.
However freesias are always in season with florists.
Noun any of several plants belonging to the genus Freesia of the iris family native to southern Africa having fragrant white yellow or sometimes rose-colored tubular flowers. Native to Southern Africa Freesia is the genus of flowering plants in the Iridaceae family. Any of a genus Freesia of South African bulbous plants of the iris family with fragrant usually white or yellow funnel-shaped flowers Websters New World College Dictionary 4th Edition. While the flower was first called the Cape lily-of-the-valley it eventually became known as freesia.