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Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

Also Known As

  • Lily of the Incas
  • Sweet Laura Hardy Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 24"-30"
  • W: 24"-30"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, cutting garden, fragrant, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lightly fragrant, June to September flowers on 30" stems – golden yellow, brushed with watercolor orange and speckled with merlot – Fantastic in the sunny border – Long lived in the vase – Better soils – summer water – Expanding clump (walks, doesn't run) – An outstanding and very hardy cultivar  USDA Zone 6  3"x 5" pot
The flowers are similar to 'Glory of the Andes but with unvariegated leaves. Best in rich, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. In cooler regions mulch for winter. While vigorous and floriferous this cultivar is not invasive like other alstroemerias.
Hardy Peruvian Lily. 'Laura'has fragrant yellow blossoms flecked with cinnamon and bronze on 20-30" stems. Provide a sunny spot with good drainage and it will reward with you a long period of bloom, July-September.

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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