Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Genus: Alstroemeria
(al-stre-MEE-ree-uh) Cultivar: Glory of the Andes
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color OrangeGold (yellow-orange) Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallMid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |