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

By: Secret Garden Growers

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.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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.