Alstroemeriaceae

Common Name : Peruvian lily Scientific name : Alstroemeriaceae Order : Liliales Family : Alstroemeriaceae Origin : America Type : Perennial

Type/ Life cycle - Hardy & Tender herbaceous perennials

Good for - Pots, containers, borders, garden beds

Origin/ Native - South America

Height - 24 to 36 inches tall [2 to 3 feet]

Spread - 24 inches wide

Foliage - Evergreen, fleshy rootstocks

Flowers - Yellow with maroon dotted pattern, showy, bright, large, clustered

Used for - Cut flowers

Light Requirement & Care - Sunny, part shade, open, easy to care

Soil Requirement - Well drained, fertile

Propagation - Seeds

Pests&Diseases - Slugs, Snails

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Ooty, Nilgiris, Tamilnadu, India