Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Glory of the Andes'

Alstroemeria

Genus
Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh)
Synonym
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
Bloom Color
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
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
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Disease Resistance
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
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
Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
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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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Flower Habit
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Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
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Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
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Flower Size
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Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Huntington Beach, California

Monrovia, California

Browns Mills, New Jersey

Rochester, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

New Matamoras, Ohio

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

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M
Browns Mills, NJ (Zone 6b) | August 2008 | neutral

My tag says that it's the varigated form of "Sweet Laura" and that it is hardy to zone 5 which is great for me! We'll see if it comes back next year.

G
(Zone 5a) | June 2006 | neutral

My information says it can be grown through zone 9.

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