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    Alstroemeria aurea

    Also Known As

    • Alstroemeria aurantiaca
    • Peruvian Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2"-3'
    • W: 2'-7'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Alstroemeria aurea plant details

    Alstroemeria aurea is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer apricot, orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria aurea

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 7 FT - wide, 2 IN - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: apricot, orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria aurea

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Peruvian Lily. A collection by Jane McGary from South America of this hot little number. Revels in a sunny rocky soil but is extra happy in good garden soil. It is a rapid spreader via underground rhizomes so contain or give it room to ramble. Flowers of rich orange and good cut.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Among the finest of all perennials for providing loads of long-lasting cut flowers. This evergreen Alstroemeria grows 2’-3’ tall & bears the prettiest soft peachy, orchid-like blooms liberally sprinkled & streaked with purple-maroon. So easy to grow in sun or light shade in rich, well-drained soil. Excellent for the side of the house, sloping banks, cutting gardens, containers or naturalized under trees. Quite vigorous & can be invasive in the garden, so take care with placement.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Deep coppery orange flowers on 3 foot stems in summer. Long lasting cut flower. Give it some room to spread. Goes dormant in late summer.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Alstroemeria aurea plant

    How to Grow Alstroemeria aurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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