Alstroemeria pelegrina (Peruvian Lily)
Botanical Information
Family | Alstroemeriaceae |
Genus | Alstroemeria |
Species | pelegrina |
Category | Bulbs, Tropicals |
Origin | Along the west coast of Chile and Peru. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 45 - 60 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Works well in many gardens with some sun exposure. |
Cultivation | Preferes sun or partial sun and be sure to water regularly but do not to overwater. |
Notable Specimens | Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Grasslands, rocky slopes and shrublands along the west coast of South America. |