Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
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Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
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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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
peruvian lily
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
peruanische Lilie
Echte Kamille
In French
lis des Incas
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Properties of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and German Chamomile season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile
Care of Peruvian-Lily and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and German Chamomile 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 German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.