Alstroemeria leporina

Native to:: Chile

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Taxonomy

Division:: Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:: Alstroemeriaceae
Genus:: Alstroemeria
Species:: Alstroemeria leporina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Geophyte
Height:: 60 cm
Drought Tolerance:: Medium
Bloom Months:: jan,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:: white, pink, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:: pollinators
Deer Resistant:: Yes

Propagation & Germination

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C for 3 months, then place @ 4°C for 3 months. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * 6 weeks @10°C, then 4°C; try excising a bit of seed coat after warm cycle

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society