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Image of Allium neapolitanum
VII Region, Curico, Chile
Altitude: 100-200 m. 10 04, 2008
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| Species: | Allium neapolitanum | |
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| Chilean Name: | Lagrimas de la virgen | |
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| Record: | 1392 |
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Height: 50 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
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Image of Allium neapolitanum VII Region, Curico, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: White, 5 petals Height: 50 cm.
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Image of Allium neapolitanum VII Region, Curico, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: Low altitude, interior valleys
Watering conditions: Somewhat dry areas where the drought may last 3 - 5 months. Precipitations of 400 - 800 mm. are concentrated in winter.
Light conditions: Fully exposed to the sun. Level areas or slopes facing north.
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Image of Allium neapolitanum VII Region, Curico, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
Useful properties: Edible plant
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Image of Allium neapolitanum VII Region, Curico, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The plant does not tolerate snow, but can tolerate occasional freezing spells of about - 5° C (the typical morning frost of central Chile).
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