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Alstormeria
Peruvian lily

- Height 2-3 ft (60-90 cm)
- Planting distance 1 ft (30 cm)
- Flowers early to late summer
- Well-drained fertile soil
- Sheltered, sunny site
- Tubers available late winter and early spring
- Hardy zones 7-10

The beautiful Peruvian lilies provide glorious color both outdoors in the herbaceous border and indoors as long-lasting cut flowers. Their lilylike flowers, ranging in color from light pink to yellow, flame, or orange, appear in summer and are carried on slender stems adorned with silvery twisted leaves. Being delicate plants, they have the greatest impact when grown in clumps.

Popular species and cultivars
Astroemeria aurea, one of the most flamboyant of the garden Peruvian lilies, is also among the hardiest, commonly overwintering successfully in zone 7 if well mulched. Its fiery orange, trumpet-shaped flowers, splashed with maroon on the upper petals, create a magnificent blaze of color in summer. A popular cultivar is 'Lutea,' which has bright yellow flowers with carmine markings. All types stand 3 ft (90 cm) high. Alstroemeria ligtu 'Hybrids' are near-hardy and come in a range of pastel colors: white, cream, pink, rose, flame orange, and yellow. They stand 2-3 ft (60-90 cm) high and flower in summer.

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