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Bomarea Species, Salcilla

Bomareasalsilla

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Genus

Bomarea (boh-MAY-ree uh)

Info

Synonym

Alstroemeria oculata

Alstroemeria salsilla

Bomarea granatensis

Bomarea oculata

Bomarea praecipua

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Textured

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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