Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
-
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Phlox plant
In German
peruanische Lilie
Phlox Pflanze
In French
lis des Incas
plante Phlox
In Spanish
lirio peruano
planta de Phlox
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
planta Phlox
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Phlox. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Phlox 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 Phlox 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 Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Phlox season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Peruvian-Lily and Phlox Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peruvian-Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.