Alstroemeria ligtu

Also Known As

Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"-24'
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Alstroemeria ligtu plant details

Alstroemeria ligtu is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot, magenta and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria ligtu

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot, magenta and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria ligtu

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Multicolored flowers often seen as cut flowers, they will make it outside as far north as Toronto, much more forgiving of cultural mistakes than many of the species but they still have their quirks.

By: Arrowhead Alpines

I’ve long admired these elegant wild-flowery plants, which have grown without fuss at the nursery for many years. These plants look more on the wild side to me than many of the hybrids that have come as a result of breeding this species – the flowers are more slender & delicately articulated. Their colors are varied; from bright magenta to peach to almost entirely white, glowing in clusters atop glaucous stems & leaves to a height of 2’, & spreading as much as you & your soil will allow it to. They begin their bloom cycle in Spring, going dormant during the drought of Summer, & returning again in the Fall. While regular water can increase the bloom period significantly, you can also let the plant naturalize & plant it somewhere out of the way where it can spread into a large informal “florist’s” patch for superb cut flowers! Feed annually for best appearance.