Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria
Perennial flowering plants characterized by slender, leafy stems, lance-shaped twisted leaves, and clusters of showy, funnel-shaped flowers featuring distinct streaks or speckles on the inner petals.
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade, approximately 6 hours of direct or bright indirect sunlight per day
- Water
- Water regularly to maintain even moisture, allowing the surface soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid prolonged drought or waterlogged conditions
- Growth
- Herbaceous perennial forming upright clumps from tuberous roots, reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet with a similar spread, growing at a moderate rate
Care instructions
Provide bright, indirect sunlight or partial sun. Keep the soil consistently moist but well-draining, watering when the top inch becomes dry. Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the active growing season.
Growing details
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade, approximately 6 hours of direct or bright indirect sunlight per day
Watering
Water regularly to maintain even moisture, allowing the surface soil to dry slightly between waterings; avoid prolonged drought or waterlogged conditions
Soil
Rich, well-draining loam or sandy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH range of 5.5 to 6.5
Hardiness zone
USDA Hardiness Zones 8 through 10, sensitive to heavy freezing temperatures
Growth habit
Herbaceous perennial forming upright clumps from tuberous roots, reaching heights of 1 to 3 feet with a similar spread, growing at a moderate rate
Bloom season
Late spring through summer, producing vibrant red, pink, orange, purple, or yellow flowers with prominent markings
Propagation
Propagated by division of the tuberous roots in early spring or autumn, or grown from seeds
Common pests & issues
Susceptible to root rot in poorly draining soils, and occasional infestations of aphids, slugs, or spider mites
Similar species
True lilies (Lilium species) and daylilies (Hemerocallis species), distinguished from Alstroemeria by their symmetrical flower shapes and different leaf arrangements