Alstroemeria question
James Waddick (Thu, 31 May 2012 21:03:58 PDT)

Dear Mary Sue and all,
Yes, but... If you check out Alstroemeria at Plant Delights
Nursery for example you'll see a number of hardy cv that are listed
as Zone 5b which should include Southern Ill. I grew A. psitticina
here (Kansas City, MO) for years until a cold winter got it.

Milder recent winter would probably allow even more sp and cv to grow.

Depending on the specific microclimate the person making the
request might have quite a choice of cvs to grow.

I noticed this spring that local garden centers are offing
maybe half dozen cvs locally.

Good luck and choose the planting location wisely.
Jim W.
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Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
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Summer 100F +