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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

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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