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Alstroemeria Species, Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeriamagnifica

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Alstroemeria magnifica by Ursula

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Genus

Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh)

Info

Species

magnifica (mag-NIH-fee-kuh)

Info

Synonym

Alstroemeria sierrae

Alstroemeria magnifica subsp. magnifica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Other Details

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Bulbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Regional

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

Lynnwood, Washington

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