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Alstroemeria, Golden Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian Lily 'Primadonna'

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

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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