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ALSTROEMERIA 'Sweet Laura'

Image of Alstroemeria 'Sweet Laura'

James H. Schutte

Family

Liliaceae

Botanical Name

ALSTROEMERIA 'Sweet Laura'

Plant Common Name

Lily-of-the-Incas, Sweet Laura Alstroemeria

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General Description

Alstroemeria or lily-of-the-Incas is a bulbous perennial grown for its exquisitely dainty flowers which bloom on tall stalks throughout the summer. Sweet Laura alstoemeria produces clusters of bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers marked with cherry red. The prominent stamens are also rich red. Long-prized by florists as cut flowers, today there are many hybrid cultivars suited to growing in home gardens. Sweet Laura alstroemeria is one of the few alstroemeria that is fragrant, and it is relatively winter hardy.

Grow alstroemeria in moist but well-drained, fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month. Contact with the foliage can cause skin reactions in sensitive people; as a precaution, wear gloves when working with alstroemeria. This lovely plant will add elegance to any mixed borders. Plant extra to enjoy cut since alstroemeria lasts a long time in a vase with water.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    12 - 7

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    7 - 10

  • Sunset Zone

    H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade

  • Height

    28"-30" / 71.1cm - 76.2cm

  • Width

    22"-24" / 55.9cm - 61.0cm

  • Bloom Time

    Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Summer

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Gold

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Light Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Chartreuse

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Yellow Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Semi-Evergreen

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Cutflower, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Hummingbirds, Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes