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Alstroemeria, Golden Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian Lily 'Hot Pepper'

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

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 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

Red

Scarlet (dark red)

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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