Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
alstroemeria
peruvian lily
In German
Alstroemeria
peruanische Lilie
In French
Alstroemeria
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
lirio peruano
In Greek
Alstroemeria
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
lírio peruano
In Polish
Alstroemeria
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Peruvian-Lily season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Alstroemeria and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.