{"id":6299,"date":"2023-02-06T02:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T07:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/?p=6299"},"modified":"2023-02-06T02:02:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T07:02:18","slug":"alstroemeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/06\/alstroemeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Alstroemeria"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6299\" class=\"elementor elementor-6299\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac32565 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac32565\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b91ed67\" data-id=\"b91ed67\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d6835e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d6835e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure id=\"figure-article_1-0\" class=\"comp right-rail__offset type--mouse figure-portrait figure-article mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\"><div class=\"primary-image__media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry loaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/Etty-qditZEnwYTzjlBCqmFsTik=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/static.onecms.io__wp-content__uploads__sites__37__2020__06__17__purple-white-alstroemeria-1bbc41b6-803d1d54466947db93bf7c2f36378075.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/jOYea9owqzWys2qIScATIrI395I=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/static.onecms.io__wp-content__uploads__sites__37__2020__06__17__purple-white-alstroemeria-1bbc41b6-803d1d54466947db93bf7c2f36378075.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Purple and White Alstroemeria\" width=\"1062\" height=\"1625\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">PHOTO:\u00a0<\/span><p>EDWARD GOHLICH<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><div id=\"article-content_1-0\" class=\"comp article-content mntl-block\"><div id=\"bhg-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp structured-content js-extended-commerce__section bhg-sc-page mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1550, 1950, 2350, 2750, 3150, 3550, 3950]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\"><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">The cut flower of all cut flowers, alstroemeria (<em>Alstroemeria<\/em>\u00a0sp.) is a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/decorating\/home-accessories\/flower-arranging\/classic-flower-arrangements\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">staple flower for mixed bouquet<\/a>s. With blooms that can last up to two weeks and a color palette almost as wide as the spectrum,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/flowers\/perennials\/difference-between-annual-and-perennial-plants\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">these perennial plants<\/a>\u00a0became a commodity for the flower markets and worked their way into home gardens.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-1\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-2\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">The flowers of the alstroemeria plant are so interesting and diverse that they are often\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/houseplants\/projects\/easy-to-grow-orchids\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">likened to orchid flowers<\/a>. You can always find an alstroemeria to meet your design needs, thanks to the wide variety of color combinations available. The center three petals on these beautiful blooms feature streaks and speckles that are almost reminiscent of whiskers. Some flowers come in multicolor blooms with brushstrokes of color.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-3\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-4\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-profile mntl-sc-block-profile\"><h3 class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__heading\">Alstroemeria Overview<\/h3><table class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__table\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">GENUS NAME<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Alstroemeria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">COMMON NAME<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Alstroemeria<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">PLANT TYPE<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Bulb, Perennial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">LIGHT<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Part Sun, Sun<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">HEIGHT<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">1 to 3 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">WIDTH<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">1 to 2 feet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">FLOWER COLOR<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">FOLIAGE COLOR<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Blue\/Green<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">SEASON FEATURES<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Summer Bloom<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">SPECIAL FEATURES<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Attracts Birds, Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">ZONES<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">10, 6, 7, 8, 9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">PROPAGATION<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Division, Seed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__name\">PROBLEM SOLVERS<\/td><td class=\"mntl-sc-block-profile__value\">Deer Resistant<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-5\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\"><div id=\"mntl-native-fluid_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-native-fluid mntl-native\" data-right-rail-index=\"2\"><div id=\"mntl-native__adunit_2-0\" class=\"comp scads-to-load mntl-native__adunit mntl-gpt-dynamic-adunit mntl-gpt-adunit gpt native dynamic js-immediate-ad\" data-ad-width=\"fluid\" data-ad-height=\"fluid\"><div id=\"native\" class=\"wrapper\" data-type=\"native\" data-pos=\"native\" data-priority=\"4\" data-sizes=\"[[1, 3],&quot;fluid&quot;]\" data-rtb=\"false\" data-wait-for-third-party=\"false\" data-targeting=\"{}\" data-google-query-id=\"CLbrkMWogP0CFUs8AQodZqkMqQ\"><div id=\"google_ads_iframe_3865\/ddm.bhg.com\/ntv1_0__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_3865\/ddm.bhg.com\/ntv1_0\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" role=\"region\" src=\"https:\/\/bdb962a837f4ea29ae78ce877b51a4c6.safeframe.googlesyndication.com\/safeframe\/1-0-40\/html\/container.html\" name=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"316\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-is-safeframe=\"true\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-google-container-id=\"5\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><span id=\"toc-where-to-plant-alstroemeria\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-6\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Where to Plant Alstroemeria<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-7\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Alstroemeria plants are easy to grow in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/gardening-trends\/find-your-hardiness-zone\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">USDA Hardiness Zones 6\u201310<\/a>. These plants, also referred to as Peruvian lilies, are native to South America and have naturalized in the U.S.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-8\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-9\" class=\"comp theme-generic mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-callout mntl-sc-block-callout mntl-block\" data-tracking-id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-heading mntl-text-block\">Invasive Plant<\/h3><div id=\"mntl-sc-block-callout-body_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-callout-body mntl-text-block\"><p>Although alstroemeria species haven&#8217;t yet been\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.invasiveplantatlas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"externalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">officially classified as invasive<\/a>\u00a0in the U.S., they do have a reputation for spreading aggressively throughout their growing zones. Control alstroemeria by digging up the tubers wherever you don&#8217;t want the plant. Be warned: If you leave a single tuber, a plant may spring from it. Contain the plants in your garden by planting them in pots rather than in the ground.<\/p><\/div><\/div><span id=\"toc-alstroemeria-care-tips\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-10\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Alstroemeria Care Tips<\/span><\/h2><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-11\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Light<\/span><\/h3><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-12\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">For the best display of flowers,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/how-to-garden\/what-is-considered-full-sun\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">grow these plants in full sun<\/a>. Many varieties can handle part sun, but they are much more likely to flop over and not be as floriferous.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-13\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-14\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Soil and Water<\/span><\/h3><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-15\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">As you would when\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/flowers\/perennials\/perennials-care-guide\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">caring for any perennial<\/a>, plant alstroemeria in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/yard\/soil\/what-is-well-drained-soil\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">well-drained soil that won&#8217;t stay too wet<\/a>. Because of their fleshy tuberous roots, alstroemeria are likely to rot in too much water. They do appreciate consistent moisture, especially during flowering.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-16\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-17\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Once the plants are established, they can handle short droughts without a problem. The tubers allow the plants to store nutrients and water for times of need. This allows the plants to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/flowers\/perennials\/perennials-with-drought-tolerance\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">deal with drought<\/a>\u00a0and other stressful periods better than most.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-18\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-19\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Fertilizer<\/span><\/h3><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-20\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">When first planting alstroemeria,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/yard\/garden-care\/what-do-nitrogen-phosphorus-and-potassium-do\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">add a high-nitrogen fertilizer<\/a>, such as a 12-4-8, to the top few inches of soil, following the product label directions. Fertilize established plants with a high-nitrogen water-soluble fertilizer in early spring to support blooming, casting it on the ground while avoiding the foliage of the plants. Follow the product information for amounts.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-21\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-pests-and-problems\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-22\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Pests and Problems<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-23\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">As with many garden plants, alstroemeria is\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/pests\/insects-diseases-weeds\/stop-aphids\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">susceptible to aphids<\/a>, spider mites, whiteflies, snails\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/pests\/insects-diseases-weeds\/slugs\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"2\">and slugs<\/a>. When they are planted in overly wet conditions, the plants are susceptible to root rot.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-24\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-25\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">To prevent flopping, which is especially likely with older varieties and varieties grown for cut flowers, provide some sort of support or stake to hold up the tall stalks.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-26\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-how-to-propagate-alstroemeria\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-27\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">How to Propagate Alstroemeria<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-28\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Tuberous roots mean that these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/flowers\/perennials\/dividing-perennials\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">plants are easy to divide<\/a>\u00a0when you want to expand your collection or share with friends. The plants form large colonies, so digging up and dividing the plants periodically helps keep the size of the colony in bounds. When dividing plants, make sure there are healthy tubers in the root ball, then replant and water well.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-29\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-30\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">In general, alstroemeria don&#8217;t appreciate having their roots disturbed often, so avoid dividing every year. With some of the more temperamental varieties, you may have wait a year or two after dividing before you get blooms again.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-31\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-cut-flower-care\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-32\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Cut Flower Care<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-33\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Growing alstroemeria is a great way to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/design\/styles\/grow-a-cutting-garden\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">supply cut flowers from your garden with minimal care<\/a>. It&#8217;s best not to cut alstroemeria blooms from the stem as you would other cut flowers. Instead, pull the entire stem out of the plant. Simply grasp a flower stalk at its base near the ground and pull upward until the whole stem comes up from the ground.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-34\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-35\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">This method encourages the plant to form new shoots at the base. Cutting the stem halfway down (like you might any other bloom) can slow the growth of the plant. Once you pull the whole stem up, cut the stalk to the length you need, remove any lower foliage that might be sitting directly in the water, and place it in a vase. You&#8217;ll have blooms for weeks.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-36\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-types-of-alstroemeria\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-37\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Types of Alstroemeria<\/span><\/h2><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-38\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">More than 120 species of alstroemeria produce blooms in colors of purple, red, orange, pink, yellow or white, some of which are striped or speckled with other colors.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-39\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-40\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Alstroemeria Aurea<\/span><\/h3><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-41\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-1\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/M4DMuwPU8HP_qcJ0zqlSqJTy3cI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pink-yellow-alstroemeria-aurea-c0384e0d-84e3a56a01f14701b91ea9774d5ca41c.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/QeLdfMarZOwvQVLwW2i9mMZA9fQ=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pink-yellow-alstroemeria-aurea-c0384e0d-84e3a56a01f14701b91ea9774d5ca41c.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Pink And Yellow Alstroemeria aurea\" width=\"1033\" height=\"1611\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/M4DMuwPU8HP_qcJ0zqlSqJTy3cI=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pink-yellow-alstroemeria-aurea-c0384e0d-84e3a56a01f14701b91ea9774d5ca41c.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/QeLdfMarZOwvQVLwW2i9mMZA9fQ=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/pink-yellow-alstroemeria-aurea-c0384e0d-84e3a56a01f14701b91ea9774d5ca41c.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp type--mouse mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">EDWARD GOHLICH<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-42\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>Alstroemeria aurea<\/em>\u00a0has yellow or orange clusters of lilylike flowers on graceful stems 2 to 3 feet tall. Zones 7\u201310<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-43\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><span id=\"toc-alstroemeria-companion-plants\" class=\"heading-toc\"><\/span><h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-44\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text\">Alstroemeria Companion Plants<\/span><\/h2><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-45\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Sedum<\/span><\/h3><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-46\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-square figure-high-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-2\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/bYio04zUpEoAab_0sbFBnoAe0KU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/sedum-rustic-brown-planter-1cabdeef-2f74754cac14418b8a93ef9f97230e22.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/xfsGdYYoMXFFAIOfMXM_eOew_vs=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/sedum-rustic-brown-planter-1cabdeef-2f74754cac14418b8a93ef9f97230e22.jpg 750w\" alt=\"Sedum in rustic brown planter\" width=\"1244\" height=\"1244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/bYio04zUpEoAab_0sbFBnoAe0KU=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/sedum-rustic-brown-planter-1cabdeef-2f74754cac14418b8a93ef9f97230e22.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/xfsGdYYoMXFFAIOfMXM_eOew_vs=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/sedum-rustic-brown-planter-1cabdeef-2f74754cac14418b8a93ef9f97230e22.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0-1\" class=\"comp type--mouse mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">JO-ANN RICHARDS<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-47\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Aster<\/span><\/h3><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-48\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/plant-dictionary\/perennial\/sedum\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Sedums are nearly the perfect plants<\/a>. They look good from the moment they emerge from the soil in spring and continue to look fresh and fabulous all growing season long. Many are attractive even in winter after their foliage dies and is left standing. They&#8217;re also drought-tolerant and need very little, if any, care. They&#8217;re favorites of butterflies and bees. The tall types are outstanding for cutting and drying. Does it get better than that? Only in the fact that there are many different types of this wonderful plant, from tall types that will top 2 feet to low-growing groundcovers that form mats. All thrive in full sun with good drainage. Groundcover types do a good job of suppressing weeds but seldom tolerate foot traffic. Some of the smaller ones are best grown in pots or treated as houseplants.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-49\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-50\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-square figure-high-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-3\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/77-_5b_FZt0A-mky2i7VFMDZjsE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/purple-aster-raindrops-54f15f33-b3efb43be4f6446cb77fc7fdacd5631e.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/Zs9jxW2rlFlBPsWrABnBplIu5r0=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/purple-aster-raindrops-54f15f33-b3efb43be4f6446cb77fc7fdacd5631e.jpg 750w\" alt=\"purple asters with raindrops\" width=\"1245\" height=\"1244\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/77-_5b_FZt0A-mky2i7VFMDZjsE=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/purple-aster-raindrops-54f15f33-b3efb43be4f6446cb77fc7fdacd5631e.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/Zs9jxW2rlFlBPsWrABnBplIu5r0=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/purple-aster-raindrops-54f15f33-b3efb43be4f6446cb77fc7fdacd5631e.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0-2\" class=\"comp type--mouse mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">JAY WILDE<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-51\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\">Asters get their name from the Latin word for &#8220;star,&#8221; and their flowers are indeed the superstars of the fall garden. Some types of this native plant can reach up to 6 feet with flowers in white and pinks but also, perhaps most strikingly, in rich purples and showy lavenders.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/plant-dictionary\/perennial\/aster\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Not all asters<\/a>\u00a0are fall bloomers. Extend the season by growing some of the summer bloomers also. Some are naturally compact. Others are tall types that grow more than 2 feet and benefit from staking or an early-season pinching or cutting back by about one-third in July or so to keep the plant more compact.<\/p><div id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-52\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block\">\u00a0<\/div><h3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-53\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\">Miscanthus<\/span><\/h3><figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-54\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block bhg-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-universal-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\"><div class=\"figure-media\"><div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0-4\" class=\"universal-image__image lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/hnGajgTdiWLIGdjRNPQ_xyv62sk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/morning-light-ornamental-grass-cd78f007-0a506e7e48b541c28433b46541e0b778.jpg\" sizes=\"750px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/baUoE6ws8MyhnRHaDoENDOQNdFY=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/morning-light-ornamental-grass-cd78f007-0a506e7e48b541c28433b46541e0b778.jpg 750w\" alt=\"morning light ornamental grass\" width=\"1244\" height=\"1513\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/hnGajgTdiWLIGdjRNPQ_xyv62sk=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/morning-light-ornamental-grass-cd78f007-0a506e7e48b541c28433b46541e0b778.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/thmb\/baUoE6ws8MyhnRHaDoENDOQNdFY=\/750x0\/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)\/morning-light-ornamental-grass-cd78f007-0a506e7e48b541c28433b46541e0b778.jpg 750w\" data-sizes=\"750px\" data-expand=\"300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-tracking-container=\"true\" data-img-lightbox=\"true\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0-3\" class=\"comp type--mouse mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">JOHN REED FORSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0-55\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/plant-dictionary\/perennial\/miscanthus\/\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\">Miscanthus<\/a>\u00a0is one of the most popular ornamental grasses, but it can spread aggressively in some regions. Statuesque miscanthus makes dense clumps of arching grassy foliage in an assortment of widths, decoration, and fineness, according to variety. Erect, dramatic plumes of flower spikelets rise among the leaves or well above them and last beautifully through the winter. Site miscanthus with good drainage and plenty of space in sun or light shade.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PHOTO:&nbsp; EDWARD GOHLICH The cut flower of all cut flowers, alstroemeria (Alstroemeria&nbsp;sp.) is a&nbsp;staple flower for mixed bouquets. With blooms that can last up to two weeks and a color palette almost as wide as the spectrum,&nbsp;these perennial plants&nbsp;became a commodity for the flower markets and worked their way into home gardens. The flowers of the alstroemeria plant are so interesting and diverse that they are often&nbsp;likened to orchid flowers. You can always find an alstroemeria to meet your design needs, thanks to the wide variety of color combinations available. The center three petals on these beautiful blooms feature streaks and speckles that are almost reminiscent of whiskers. Some flowers come in multicolor blooms with brushstrokes of color. Alstroemeria Overview GENUS NAME Alstroemeria COMMON NAME Alstroemeria PLANT TYPE Bulb, Perennial LIGHT Part Sun, Sun HEIGHT 1 to 3 feet WIDTH 1 to 2 feet FLOWER COLOR Orange, Pink, Purple, Red,&hellip;<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/06\/alstroemeria\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6299","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-green-plants-and-flowers"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6299","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6299"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6299\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6299"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6299"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ifoxany.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6299"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}