Alstroemeria x 'Sweet Laura'
Lily of the Incas, Peruvian Lily
Type Perennial
Hardy range 7A to 10B
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Yellow
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
Environment This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
This plant has attractive foliage.
Culture Notes The roots of this plant can become invasive. In hot summer climates, plant in partial shade. These plants do not do well in dry soil. In cold winter climates, mulch in the winter. In zone 7a, the plant should be removed in autumn and stored for spring planting. 'Sweet Laura' is one of the hardiest of the Peruvian Lilies. It has vigorous growth and blooming traits, and bears gorgeous yellow flowers that are spotted reddish-orange at the tips of its petals. Asexual propagation of this plant is prohibited.
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