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Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Lilac Wonder'

Alstroemeria

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Genus

Alstroemeria (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Magenta (pink-purple)

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | March 2008 | neutral

I have not grown this plant. Parrot Lily, Parrot Flower, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas 'Lilac Wonder' (Alstroemeria) grows to 12 inches tall.

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