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Bomarea multiflora

Also Known As

  • Bomarea caldasii

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 2'-3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Bomarea multiflora plant details

Bomarea multiflora is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In summer orange and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Bomarea multiflora

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Bomarea multiflora

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clumping, semi-evergreen, tuberous rooted, climbing perennial. Slender stems, clothed in bright green lance shaped leaves, arise from an underground rootstock to twine themselves around any available support. During summer pendant bunches of orange and yellow tubular flowers are produced. Prefers a well drained soil with added organic matter.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Bomarea multiflora plant

How to Grow Bomarea multiflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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aka Climbing Alstroemeria

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 10'-15'

Width: 1'-10'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Bomarea aff. edulis [JSM], Bomarea aff. hirtella, Bomarea hirtella

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

7b-10b

Size

Height: 6'-9'

Width: 1'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Peruvian Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

8a-10b

Size

Height: 2'-4'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

7a-11

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 1'-2'

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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