Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
A. houstonianum f. isochroum, A. houstonianum f. luteum, A. houstonianum var. muticescens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
allergic reaction, Poisonous, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anodyne, Cuts, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
AGERATUM houstonianum
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Blue Mink
Plant
In German
peruanische Lilie
Blue Mink
Pflanze
In French
lis des Incas
Bleu Mink
Plante
In Spanish
lirio peruano
azul Mink
Planta
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
μπλε βιζόν
Φυτό
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
azul Mink
Plantar
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
niebieski Mink
Roślina
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
blue Mink
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Blue Mink doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Blue Mink has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. 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 Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Blue Mink season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Blue Mink is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Mink is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Blue Mink height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Blue Mink flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Mink leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Blue Mink include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Mink pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Mink needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.