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Peruvian Lily |
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Lily of the Incas |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Fruit: | Dehiscent Pops open explosively when ripe |
Flowers: | Showy |
Underground structures: | Rhizome |
Uses: | Cut Flower |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Propagation: Seeds: | Needs specific temperature: The seeds (both species and hybrids) should be sown in the fall where night time temperature is around 40-50F and day time temperature is lower than (68F. Sow in situ Other info: Soak seeds for 24 hrs. |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 20, 2013 11:03 PM "Many hybrids and about 190 cultivars have been developed, with different markings and colors, ranging from white, golden yellow, and orange, to apricot, pink, red, purple, and lavender. The most popular and showy hybrids commonly grown today result from crosses between species from Chile (winter-growing) with species from Brazil (summer-growing). This strategy has overcome the problem of seasonal dormancy and resulted in plants that are evergreen, or nearly so, and flower for most of the year. This breeding work derives mainly from trials that began in the United States in the 1980s. The flower, which resembles a miniature lily, is very popular for bouquets and flower arrangements in the commercial cut flower trade. It has a vase life of about two weeks. It is sometimes also called 'Ulster Mary' (a corruption of the genus name). [ Reply to this comment | |
Posted by RickCorey (Everett WA 98204 - Zone 8a) on Mar 1, 2016 7:38 PM Daisy found this T&M article with detailed advice about getting Alstroemeria seeds to germinate. [ Reply to this comment | |
KelliW | On February 2, 2020 | Seeds sown outdoors in a jug, zone 6b ; not sure if wintersowing will work |
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