| Botanical name | Alstroemeria aurea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This fibrous-rooted species has spires of spotted and streaked, trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers, but there are a number of sought-after hybrids in brick |
| Common name(s) | Peruvian lily,Inca lily |
| Origin | |
| Uses | Popular as a cut flower. |
| Interesting info | This fast-spreading perennial is greatly sought after by gardeners and flower arrangers. |
| Propagation | They are easy to grow and are usually propagated by division. |
| Other languages | Inkalelie (A) |
Alstroemeria aurea (Peruvian lily,Inca lily)
- Botanical name: Alstroemeria aurea
- Common name(s): Peruvian lily,Inca lily
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Popular as a cut flower, this fast-spreading perennial is greatly sought after by gardeners and flower arrangers. This fibrous-rooted species has spires of spotted and streaked, trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers, but there are a number of sought-after hybrids in brick-red, pink, white and yellow. They are easy to grow and are usually propagated by division. They flower mainly in summer; in cold inland regions they need a thick mulch during winter, when they are dormant.
Synonym: –Â Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Botanical Pronunciation: al-struh-MEER-ee-uh OAR-ee-ah
Alstroemeria aurea requirements and features
info on these icons
Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Prohibited Use Notice: No Data Scraping Allowed Except for Search Engine Indexing:
The content provided on PlantInfo.co.za is intended for personal, non-commercial use only. Unauthorized extraction, reproduction, or use of the data, including scraping, for any purpose other than search engine indexing is strictly prohibited. Violations of these terms may result in legal action. By accessing and using this website, you agree to comply with these conditions and acknowledge the legal restrictions on the use of our content.
January February October November December
This fibrous-rooted species has spires of spotted and streaked, trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers, but there are a number of sought-after hybrids in brick-red, pink, white and yellow.
Related plants
Ground Covers and Perennials
Calceolaria species (Ladys purse, Slipper flower, Pocketbook flower, Slipperwort)
Bamboos, Grasses and sedges
Ground Covers and Perennials
Dichorisandra thyrsiflora (Blue-flowering reed, Blue Ginger)
Ground Covers and Perennials
Ground Covers and Perennials
Annuals
