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Alstroemeriaceae
Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria aurea
Devoted friendship and mutual support.
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Genus
- Alstroemeria
- Native to
- Chile, Argentina, South America
- Bloom season
- Late Spring, Summer
- Type
- tuberous herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 30–90 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 7–10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The leaves are resupinate — they twist 180 degrees so the underside faces up, a rare botanical feature.
- Named after Swedish botanist Baron Claus von Alstromer, a student of Linnaeus who collected seeds in South America.
- They are one of the longest-lasting cut flowers, remaining fresh in a vase for up to two weeks.
- Modern breeding has produced over 190 cultivars in nearly every color, making them a florist staple worldwide.
- Unlike most flowers that are pulled from soil, alstroemeria stems should be pulled (not cut) from the base to encourage more blooms.
Color meanings
Orange
passion and energy
Yellow
happiness and good fortune
Pink
playful friendship
White
purity and support