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Image of Alstroemeria violacea
II Region, Paposo, Chile
Altitude: 50 m. 11 05, 2008
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| Species: | Alstroemeria violacea Phil. | |
| Family: | Alstroemeriaceae |  |
| Order: | Liliales | |
| Chilean Name: | Lirio del campo | |
| English Name: | Inca Lily | |
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| Record: | 0478 |
| About 58 Alstroemeria in Chile and 41 in our data base. | |
| About 63 Alstroemeriaceae in Chile and 44 in our data base. |
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| Native Frequent
Height: 50 cm. Good ornamental value (A) |
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Image of Alstroemeria violacea II Region, Paposo, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Red, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Alstroemeria violacea II Region, Paposo, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Coastal mountains, 500 - 2000 m.
Watering conditions: Extremely dry areas with very rare rainfall. The dry season lasts 8 - 12 months and in some years it is possible to have no rainfall at all. Rainfall less than 100 mm/year.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Alstroemeria violacea II Region, Paposo, Chile
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USESGood ornamental value (A)
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Image of Alstroemeria violacea II Region, Paposo, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 10 and 11. The plant does not tolerate freezing.
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