'Golden Tiara' Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria)
Perennial
- Graceful golden flowers burst onto the scene midsummer.
- Exceptionally cold-tolerant Peruvian lily!
- Loved by pollinators, especially bees, butterflies, & hummingbirds.
- Deer-resistant perennial for borders or garden beds.
- Zones 6-9, sun/part-sun, 3-5’ ft tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria) offers a palette of multiple colors, making this summer perennial versatile in any space or container. You will feel their presence in the landscape as their tall habit pairs well with other perennials and shrubs in the garden. Try the flowers in cut arrangements to enjoy their summer colors inside and out.
Details
Common name: Peruvian Lily
Zone: 6-9
Sun exposure: Sun ( 6+ hours sun) to part sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 3-5’ feet tall and wide
Flower color: Golden yellow, with orange centers
Foliage color: Green
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer-late summer
Features: Rare & unusual, heat tolerant, deer resistant, fragrant, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Container gardening, beds, cut flowers, borders, cottage gardens, low maintenance, massing, dried arrangements, pollinator garden
How to Grow
Light: Sun ( 6+ hours sun), part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Average
Spacing: 1.5’- 2’
Fertilizing: May apply a balanced flower fertilizer in the spring.
Winterizing: Apply a dry layer of mulch in areas with cold winters.
Maintenance & pruning: Remove flowering stalks after bloom.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.