Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
South America, Argentina, Chile
Types
Grass
Alstroemeria aurea
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
-
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
peruvian lily
In German
Softstem Bulrush
peruanische Lilie
In French
Softstem Bulrush
lis des Incas
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
lirio peruano
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
περουβιανή κρίνος
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
lírio peruano
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
peruwiański lilia
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Peruviani lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Alstroemeria
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peruvian-Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
- Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Peruvian-Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peruvian-Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Softstem Bulrush 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.