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Alstroemeria Species, Peruvian Lily

Alstroemerialeporina

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Alstroemeria leporina by DaylilySLP
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Genus
Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

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

Pismo Beach, California

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(Zone 9b) | November 2004 | positive

Alstroemeria sp. endemic to Chile (Third and Fourth Regions, between 800 and 2000 m.a.s.l.).

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