Guide and how to do

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria

A genus of long-lived perennials that are native to South America.
While most species bloom during summer, the ones from Mediterranean parts of Chile grow and flower during the winter rainy season.

* photos taken on April 12 2012 in Columbia, MD






Alstroemeria aurantiaca ( Peruvian Lily )
Reaches up to 3 x 3 feet.
The lance-shaped leaves are gray-green.
The trumpet-shaped flowers are borne in clusters.
Hardy zones 8 to 9 ( 6 and 7 if heavily mulched during winter ) in full sun ( some afternoon shade where very hot ) on very well drained soil. This plant resents transplanting and the thick tubers should be handled carefully. The tubers should be planted 10 inches deep.

Alstroemeria Inca Exotica
Flowers are yellow and red.
The hardiest of the Alstroemerias, solidly hardy in zone 5 Michigan,

* photos taken on June 10 2013 in Columbia, MD


Alstroemeria Inca Ice
Similar to Inca Exotica except with very profuse flowers that are pale pink and cream.

Alstroemeria Ligtu Hybrids
Reaches up to 4 feet in height, with red, orange or yellow flowers.

Alstroemeria Sweet Laura
A vigorous but slowly rhizomatous spreading perennial, reaching a maximum height of 3 feet.
The sweetly-fragrant, abundant, yellow ( tinted deep red ) flowers are borne early summer to early autumn.
Hardy zones 5 to 9 in full sun to partial shade, this hybrid is tolerant of heat and humidity in the southeastern U.S. Deer resistant.