Image: Rémi Bigonneau (Unknown) via iNaturalist
Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Peruvian lily
Flower Colors
Description
A robust, perennial species, forming spreading clumps about 1m tall, with upright stems supporting up to 7 branches, each with clusters of bright orange or yellow flowers, the upper petals darker with red speckles and streaks, the flowers borne during summer
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Cottage and informal gardenGravel gardenPrairie plantingWildlife gardensCut flowersFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs