description Alstroemeria Overview
Alstroemeria, commonly called Peruvian lily, is a genus of tuberous perennial plants native to South America. Its flowers have six petal-like tepals, often marked with contrasting spots or streaks, and occur in colors including pink, orange, yellow, red, purple, and white. Alstroemeria was named for the Swedish botanist Claes Alströmer and is cultivated in gardens and commercial floriculture, particularly as a cut flower with a long vase life.
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What is alstroemeria?
Alstroemeria is a genus of tuberous perennial plants native to South America. It is commonly called Peruvian lily and has flowers with six petal-like tepals.
Why do alstroemeria flowers have streaks?
Many alstroemeria flowers have contrasting spots or streaks on their tepals. These markings are a natural feature of the flower and help give cut varieties their recognizable appearance.
What colors does alstroemeria come in?
Alstroemeria flowers occur in pink, orange, yellow, red, purple, and white. Color depends on the species or cultivated hybrid.
Is alstroemeria a true lily?
Despite the name Peruvian lily, alstroemeria is not a true lily in the genus Lilium. It belongs to the separate genus Alstroemeria and grows from tuberous roots.
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