About Freesia grandiflora (Baker) Klatt
Freesia grandiflora (Baker) Klatt is a perennial, deciduous geophyte that usually grows 12 to 60 centimeters (12 to 18 inches) tall. Each of its flowers has six tepals: the lower three form a tube-like structure, while the upper three are broader and spread outward. Its flower stalk is upright and generally unbranched, though it can occasionally develop up to four branches. This species flowers mainly in summer. It is native to coastal areas of South Africa, specifically the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces, ranging from Durban to the Soutpansberg mountain range. Outside of South Africa, Freesia grandiflora occurs in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It grows in regions with a Mediterranean-type climate, characterized by mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. It is most commonly found on rocky slopes and in grasslands.
