Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria aurea
Formerly Alstroemeria aurantiaca · also Alstroemeria peruviana
Also known as Yellow Alstroemeria
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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.
Why grow it
Peruvian lily produces long-lasting cut flowers with minimal processing compared to many ornamental perennials, making it practical for growers interested in cut-flower production. Its rhizomatous growth habit creates denser plantings faster than clump-forming alternatives, and it tolerates poor soils better than competing ornamentals in its range.
Watch out for
Plants may take two to three seasons to establish flowering vigor, so patience is needed before judging establishment success. In cooler climates, mulching helps protect rhizomes through winter, and overly wet soil in dormant periods can lead to rot.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
Native Range
South America (Chile, Peru)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
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.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Peruvian Lily grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Peruvian lily produces long-lasting cut flowers with minimal processing compared to many ornamental perennials, making it practical for growers interested in cut-flower production. Its rhizomatous growth habit creates denser plantings faster than clump-forming alternatives, and it tolerates poor soils better than competing ornamentals in its range.
Watch out for
Plants may take two to three seasons to establish flowering vigor, so patience is needed before judging establishment success. In cooler climates, mulching helps protect rhizomes through winter, and overly wet soil in dormant periods can lead to rot.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
Native Range
South America (Chile, Peru)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.