Alstroemeria pelegrina (Peruvian Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAlstroemeriaceae
GenusAlstroemeria
Speciespelegrina
CategoryBulbs, Tropicals
OriginAlong the west coast of Chile and Peru.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height45 - 60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeWorks well in many gardens with some sun exposure.
CultivationPreferes sun or partial sun and be sure to water regularly but do not to overwater.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatGrasslands, rocky slopes and shrublands along the west coast of South America.

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