Freesia

Freesias are one of the earliest corms to bloom in spring. These are perennial bulbs, easy to grow and consistently come back every spring with little care.

This bulb is a native of southern Africa from Kenya down to South Africa. It has blade like leaves with fragrant funnel-shaped flowers. The flowers come in many different colors and some have combination of colors.

Freesias grow very well in Southern California. I planted several bulbs a few years ago and come back every year from mid-winter to early spring. They not only come back but also produce more freesia; from a few bulbs I now have clusters of bulbs. You can plant the bulbs in winter and you can forget it but it will surely come back without any additional care. 

Freesia flowers are not only used as a cut flower but also used in commercial use for its essential oil, it is used in perfumes and scented oils and toiletries.