Alstroemeria aurea
YELLOW ALSTROEMERIA, PERUVIAN LILY
Alstroemeriaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Alstroemeria araucana, A. aurantiaca, A. chiloensis, A. concolor, A. mutabilis, A. peruviana, A. xanthina

Other Common Names: Inca Lily

 
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Alstroemeria aurea
YELLOW ALSTROEMERIA, PERUVIAN LILY
Alstroemeriaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous tuber

Hardiness zones: 7-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: light frost
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: gold, yellow or orange

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: mid green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: cut flowers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: cool areas

Dangers to touch: leaves






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