These beautiful summer-flowering hardy perennials produce large heads of lily-like blossoms in great profusion, which are invaluable for cutting for vase decorations as the flower lasts a long time in water. Plant in autumn 6 in. deep in a well-drained sunny location, preferably on a south border. Protect in winter with a covering of leaves or litter. They may be grown from seed sown as soon as it is ripe in sandy loam.

The alstromeria (peruvian lilies) grows to a height of 2 ft. to 3 ft.

It flowers in July.

Plant classification : Hardy, Perennial, Bears Flowers