Freesia leichtlinii
Common name
Freesia
Synonyms
Freesia refracta, Freesia alba
Family
Iridaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Monocots
Conservation status
Not applicable
Similar taxa
This has long been known, incorrectly, as Freesia refracta in New Zealand. The common wild Freesia in NZ may be F. leichtlinii subsp. alba
Flower colours
White, Yellow, Lavender
Propagation technique
Corms or stem bulbils
Year naturalised
1972
Origin
S. Africa
NZPCN Fact Sheet citation
Please cite as: Ogle, C. (Year at time of access): Freesia leichtlinii Fact Sheet (content continuously updated). New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/freesia-leichtlinii/ (Date website was queried)