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Alstroemeria huemulina
Also Known As
- Alstroemeria humelina
- Lily of the Incas
- Peruvian Lily
- Princess Lily
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 8a-10b
Alstroemeria huemulina plant details
Alstroemeria huemulina is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer bronze and orange 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. 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 huemulina
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: bronze and orange blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria huemulina
- USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: rabbit and snail / slug, heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Alstroemeria huemulina plant
How to Grow Alstroemeria huemulina
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- bronze
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- snail / slug resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 12"-36"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5b-10b
Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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