Aletris — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Aletris recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Aletris farinosa

Aletris farinosa

Family: Nartheciaceae

Cultivation

Plants are hardy to between -10 and -15°c. Species in this genus generally grow well in a sunny position in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

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Aletris pauciflora

Aletris pauciflora

Family: Nartheciaceae

Cultivation

Aletris pauciflora is found at moderate to high elevations in the subtropical hills and mountains of southwest China and the Himalayas. It experinces frost in these areas. It should be hardy in areas of the temperate zone with mild winters.

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Aletris spicata
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Aletris spicata

Aletris spicata

Family: Nartheciaceae

Cultivation

Aletris spicata is found from the warm temperate zone into the tropics in southern China, it also extends from warm temperate regions of Japan to the tropics of northern Philippines. Species in this genus generally grow well in a sunny position in a moderately fertile, well-drained soil.

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