Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Glory of the Andes'

Alstroemeria

Genus
Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Huntington Beach, California

Monrovia, California

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Rochester, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

New Matamoras, Ohio

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Browns Mills, NJ (Zone 6b) | August 2008 | neutral

My tag says that it's the varigated form of "Sweet Laura" and that it is hardy to zone 5 which is great for me! We'll see if it comes back next year.

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(Zone 5a) | June 2006 | neutral

My information says it can be grown through zone 9.

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