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Bomarea salsilla

Also Known As

Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial, vine, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Bomarea salsilla plant details

Bomarea salsilla is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine with green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bomarea salsilla

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or vine
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bomarea salsilla

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A must for any Peruvian lily collector is this charming Chilean native. We have been growing them for about 6 years, not paying much attention to them since they weren't supposed be hardy here, and we don't heat our cold frames. Over the years we lost many plants that were supposed to be hardy but not this one. Looks fabulous grown into a variegated shrub or little tree.