flowering grass
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A slender perennial growing from a small corm, with erect, sword-like leaves and, in early summer, sprays of salmon-red flowers with darker spots on the lower 3 petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- flowering grass (Freesia laxa)
- Genus
- Freesia
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flowering grass
Distribution map
South Africa (Natal)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flowering grass
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flowering grass care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Can also be propagated by division in spring and the seedlings should flower after two years
Growing
GrowingPlant corms in spring 5cm deep (2in) in full light. In the growing season, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. When dormant, the corms need to be kept completely dry
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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