Amatole Mountains
Freesia laxa (red)
Iridaceae
Freesia laxa, a dainty little bulb up to 30cm tall, loves a lightly shaded spot in the garden. The red flowers are very attractive in a shaded rockery and also do well in pots. It is dormant for a short period in summer.
Common name:Little red iris ,Growing season:Summer , Locality info:Amatole Mountains , Flowering time:Sep-Oct , Growing conditions:Shade to semi-shade ,