Summary: Alstroemeria aurea is a herbaceous perennial in the Alstroemeriaceae family.

Botanical name: Alstroemeria aurea Graham

Family: Alstroemeriaceae

Origin: Chile (Patagonia)

Common name: alstroemeria, Inca lily, Peruvian lily

Hardiness: -15°C

Alstroemeria aurea is a herbaceous perennial of the Alstroemeriaceae family native to Chile (Patagonia). It is a deciduous plant whose foliage disappears in winter. It can reach 60-90 cm in height. It needs well-drained, cool soil in sun or part shade. Flowering takes place from late spring to summer.