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Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Sweet Laura'

Alstroemeria

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Genus

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

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Hardiness

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Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

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Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Fruit Size

Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Fruit Colors

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

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)

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paddyree

Seattle, WA | December 2015 | positive

This is my favorite Alstroemeria by far! It flowers early on long tall stems, even in a partly shaded spot. This year I didn't get to c...Read More

GreeneLady

Oak Island, NC (Zone 8a) | June 2008 | neutral

I also have a few other varieties of Alstroemeria, but for some reason, the flowers are deformed on all of my Sweet Laura. This is the f...Read More

Illoquin

Indianapolis, IN (Zone 5b) | July 2007 | positive

I love this one, too. It came through the winter with flying colors, which in Indianapolis is saying something. I had some electicians ...Read More

sterhill

Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b) | March 2005 | positive

Atlanta - I love this flower - yes, a bit invasive but so beautiful! If you need to dig it up, just dig deep and put the dirt in a wheelb...Read More

htop

San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

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