Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
-
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CORNUS mas
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
cornelian चेरी
peruvian lily
In German
Kornelkirsche
peruanische Lilie
In French
cornouiller
lis des Incas
In Spanish
cereza de cornalina
lirio peruano
In Greek
κορνεόλη κεράσι
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
cereja de cornalina
lírio peruano
In Polish
Krwawnik Cherry
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Krwawnik Cherry
Peruviani lilium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cornaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Cornus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily
Wondering what are the properties of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily? We provide you with everything About Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily. Cornelian Cherry doesn't have thorns and Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns. Also Cornelian Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Cornelian Cherry has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cornelian Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Cornelian Cherry and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cornelian Cherry 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.