Plant Facts
Scientific Name | Alstroemeria aurea |
Principal Common Name | Golden Lily of the Incas |
Common Name(s) | Golden Lily of the Incas, Golden Peruvian Lily. |
Synonym | |
Description | This Alstroemeria has nice bright gold flowers, does not need a lot of sun, gets nearly 3 feet tall. After blooming in June, the plants die back, leaving untidy yellow foliage and empty spots in the border. |
General Comments | |
Origin | |
Nativity | Chile |
Height Range | 2 - 3 FT |
Spread Range | 2 - 3 FT |
Flower Showy | Y |
Warning | |
Sunset Zones | |
USDA Zones | 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
Leaf Color | Dull Green |
Leaf Texture | Fleshy : Soft |
Form | Bulb |
Flower Color | Golden Yellow |
Flower Time | Summer |
Months | |
Ease of Growing | Easy |
Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) : Partial Shade |
Soil Preferences | Loam : Rich : Well-drained |
Watering Preferences | Heavy : Medium |
Outstanding Features | Attracts Bees : Attracts Birds : Attracts Butterflies : Color : Cut Flower : Flower |
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