Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Green, Tan
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
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Pot Marigold
In German
peruanische Lilie
Ringelblume
In French
lis des Incas
pot Marigold
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Caléndula
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
pot Marigold
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Pot Marigold season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.