Alstroemeria pelegrina (Amaryllidaceae)

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Alstroemeria pelegrina
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The Alstroemeria pelegrina plant species is found in S. America - Chile, Peru. It is a member of the Amaryllidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Alstroemeria pelegrina
Family:  Amaryllidaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  Some people are sensitive to this plant and skin contact with the sap can cause them to get dermatitis[65].

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Sand dunes along the coast[187].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a fertile, moisture retentive well-drained soil and a warm situation in sun or semi-shade[200]. Prefers a dry sheltered border and a peaty loam[1]. Requires a well-drained soil that stays moist in the summer[187]. Plants succeed in maritime gardens[233]. Possibly hardy to about -10°c[187]. Another report suggests that plants will only tolerate light frosts, but they should prove hardy in selected sites in the mildest areas of the country[200]. The roots should be planted 15 - 20cm deep when dormant in late summer to autumn and then be well mulched to protect them from severe winter weather. Somewhat intolerant of root disturbance[1], the roots are fleshy and brittle[200].

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