Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria is a flower in the Alstroemeriaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 7-10. Plants sit about 12 inches apart.
Varieties
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Tuberous root (not currently in seed catalog). Bloom season: Late spring to fall. Attracts: Bees, butterflies. Flower meaning: Friendship, devotion.
Alstroemeria (Peruvian Lily) blooms for months with speckled, azalea-like flowers in many colors and has an exceptionally long vase life, making it a florist staple. Grown from tuberous root divisions; hardy in zones 7-10.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Alstroemeria spp.|Hardiness zones: 7-10|Propagation: division (tuberous roots)|Sun needs: Full sun to part shade|Water needs: Medium|Mature height: 1-3 feet|Spacing: 12 inches|Bloom season: Late spring to fall
Plant spacing
In a square-foot bed, space alstroemeria about 12 in apart — that fits 1 plant in each 1-foot square (1×1). Wider rows or containers space the same.
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Care & troubleshooting
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