Alstroemeria aurea, commonly called Peruvian lily and Lily of the Incas. Phoenetics- (al-stre-MEE-ree-uh) (AW-re-uh).
A tuberous perennial. Family Alstroemeriaceae. Origin, Argentina and Chile. USA Hardiness Zone: (7 to 10). Height 1 to 3 feet, spread, 1 to 2 feet. Water requirement and maintenance are medium. Disease free.
Soil should be organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained in sunny locations. Plant naturalizes through creeping roots and form colonies. Used as commercial cut flowers. Border or accent and for mass display. Large container plant. Poisonous when ingested, or allergic to skin.
Propagation from seed; stratify if sowing indoors. By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets).
Photos have been taken by me from Lahore.
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| Showy flowers. Bloom time: March to June. |
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| Bloom colors are many, with spotting and streaking. |
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| Reliable and easy to grow. |
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| Pull stem from the base for more blooms and don’t cut. |
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| Attracted to bees, butterflies and birds. |
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| Deadhead the spent flowers. |
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| Narrow, twisted, lance-shaped leaves up to 4" long. |
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