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Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Apollo'

Alstroemeria

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Genus

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

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Danger

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)

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Bright Yellow

Maroon/Burgundy

White/Near White

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Seed Type

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

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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ReadingBee

Sherwood, OR | July 2022 | neutral

This plant is NOT actually toxic in a way that could kill humans or common household pets; this is a misconception, as many people assume...Read More

DaylilySLP

Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | January 2014 | negative

Alstroemeria is poisonous.
If consumed, any part of the plant has enough toxins to seriously sicken a person or kill a small anim...Read More

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