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Alstroemeria leporina

 
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Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Genus: Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh) (Info)
Species: leporina

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Bulbs

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Blue-Green

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Ursula On Nov 8, 2004, Ursula from Santiago
Chile (Zone 9b) wrote:

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

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Pismo Beach, California



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