Freesia Caryophyllacea - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds kale Spikes of white fragrant flowers

Spikes of white fragrant flowers in Autumn to spring

A characteristic of the genus is that there is a "corona" a raised crown-like structure at the centre of the flower

The combination of basil and cinnamon flavours make cinnamon basil popular for use in hot drinks and with fruits

which have no spines and lie almost flat on the soil surface

Freesia Caryophyllacea - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds kale Spikes of white fragrant flowersFreesia is a genus in the Iridaceae of about 14 species from southern Africa, mostly from the winter rainfall region of South Africa. Growing to 10cm with blunt leaves and fragrant white flowers with yellow markings in early spring. USDA Zone 8 Season to Sow Autumn Photos with credit to the late Rod and Rachel Saunders, eminent experts on South African indigenous flora.