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

Family: Alstroemeriaceae Genus: Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh)
Cultivar: Glory of the Andes

Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

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

Unknown

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