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Image of Solaria miersioides
Region Metropolitana, Farellones, Chile
Altitude: m. 11 21, 2009
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| Species: | Solaria miersioides Phil. | |
| Family: | Liliaceae |  |
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| Record: | 2200 |
| About 2 Solaria in Chile and 2 in our data base. | |
| About 37 Liliaceae in Chile and 31 in our data base. |
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| Native Not Frequent
Height: 15 cm. Excellent ornamental value (A +) |
INTRODUCTION |
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Image of Solaria miersioides Region Metropolitana, Farellones, Chile
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DESCRIPTIONPlant type: Perennial Flower: Green, 3 petals Height: 15 cm.
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Image of Solaria miersioides Region Metropolitana, Farellones, Chile
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HABITATIn Chile this species grows in the following environmental conditions:
Habitat according to altitude: High altitude close to the timber line
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 Solaria miersioides Region Metropolitana, Farellones, Chile
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USESExcellent ornamental value (A +)
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Image of Solaria miersioides Region Metropolitana, Farellones, Chile
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GROWING TIPSThis species has the following hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zone 7, even 6b. The plant tolerates low temperatures (-15° C even -20° C), it can be covered by snow for months (1 - 8 months).
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More photos (4) of Solaria miersioides Phil. available here |
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More species from the same Liliaceae family in our data base: Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. coquimbensis Leucocoryne coquimbensis var. alba Leucocoryne purpurea var. intermediate Solaria miersioides Trichopetalum plumosum (Flor de la plumilla) |