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Alstroemeria, Golden Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian Lily 'Mardi Gras'

Alstroemeriaaurea

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Genus

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

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Species

aurea (AW-re-uh)

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Synonym

Alstroemeria aurantiaca

Alstroemeria chiloensis

Alstroemeria concolor

Alstroemeria mutabilis

Alstroemeria peruviana

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Orange

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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