Botanical Name: Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Common Name: Peruvian lily Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Upright clump of glossy green foliage topped by azalea-like flowers; blooms through spring and summer, but goes dormant in winter Height to 5' Spread to 6' Growth Rate Moderate Environment: Exposure Outdoor Full sun preferred Soil performs best in a cool, moist sandy loam soil Hardiness Hardy – Zones 5-9, 14-24 Morphology: Leaves Narrowly elliptical, glossy and blue-green, blade to 1-1/2" long with parallel veins, alternate to whorled near top of stems Flowers brightly colored lily flowers ranging from orange to red to pink, lilac and white, often striped or spotted Fruit small fleshy capsules Propagation: seed, division of roots Usage: used in drifts on hillsides, in large planter areas, perennial beds and formal gardens; superb cut flower, used for long blooming season and heavy flower display – one of the best “new” perennials Landscape Care: Watering takes moderate watering in well-drained soils – water regularly to prolong blooming season Fertilizing slow-release fertilizer in early spring Pruning break off stems at base when picking flowers or controlling size Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other do not disturb plants – they re-establish slowly after transplanting Origin: Peru, northern South America Family: Liliaceae Notes: |
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