Onyx freesia

Garden uses

Notes

'Onyx' freesia (Freesia 'Onyx') is a bulb for cut flowers, specimen use, and winter interest. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The fragrant flowers open in early to late summer. They are brown-red inside with a yellow throat veined in brown-red. Richon bred it.

Pairs well with Lavender Perfection dahlia, Angelonia, and Apple Blossom amaryllis.