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Peruvian Lily

Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria aurantiaca

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 6aZone 11b

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Peruvian lily is a striking perennial with exotic, orchid-like flowers in warm orange-red tones (and other colors in cultivars) that make excellent long-lasting cut flowers. It thrives in full sun with moderate water and spreads via rhizomes to form attractive clumps.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–3′ tall × 1–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Alstroemeriaceae

Native Range

South America (Chile, Peru)

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Notable Cultivars

The Princess and Inca series are widely cultivated for their exceptional color range and superior longevity as cut flowers, making them popular in commercial floriculture and home gardens.

Companion Planting

Plants well with