Peruvian lily
noun[CorU]
uk/pəˌruː.vi.ən ˈlɪl.i/us/pəˌruː.vi.ən ˈlɪl.i/aplantwithbrightlycolouredpink,purple,red,yellow,orange, orwhiteflowersonlongstems,originallyfromSouthAmerica:
Alstroemeria, alsoknownas Peruvianlily, wasbarelyknowntoAmericansacoupleofdecadesago.
Somegardenplants, such as Peruvianlilies,bamboo, andlemonbalm, are veryunruly.
Synonym
alstroemeria
- Peruvianliliesneedregularwatering,especiallyinhotweather.
- Peruvianlilyis aherbaceousperennialthat can begrownoutdoorsin moretemperateclimates.
- Thewinnerwillreceivearoseand Peruvianlilybouquet.
Flowers & flowering plants
- anemone
- antirrhinum
- aster
- astilbe
- aubretia
- dandelion
- delphinium
- dog rose
- dogwood
- edelweiss
- lily of the valley
- locoweed
- lotus
- lupin
- mallow
- sweet pea
- tulip
- unscented
- verbena
- viburnum