How to Grow and Care for Lily of the incas

Peruvian lily (Alstroemeria aurea) is a tuberous perennial with stunning orchid-like flowers, most commonly cultivated as an ornamental. Flowers are usually yellow to orange, spotted or striped. They are often visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators. A number of varieties have been selected over the years to create greater diversity of flower colors.

Alstroemeria ligtu is a species of flowering plant in the family Alstroemeriaceae, native to Peru, northwest Argentina and central Chile.

Alstroemeria hybrida is a popular greenhouse plant cultivated for cut flowers. You can also grow it in containers on a patio or deck, plant it on garden borders, or grow it as a houseplant. However, be aware that all parts of this plant are highly toxic, and even touching it can cause severe skin irritation.

Peruvian lily 'Mars' is an exotic-looking flower, used to brighten and diversify garden displays. This lily of the incas cultivar is part of the "Planet Series," developed by Ernest Turc of France. Peruvian lily 'Mars' excels in container and cutting gardens, as the blooms make an exquisite bouquet.

Peruvian lily 'Saturne' is a Peruvian lily with distinctive salmon-pink flowers that are a marked contrast to the golden yellow flowers of the parent plant. This plant is easy to grow and prized by gardeners for its showy speckled flowers. Peruvian lily 'Saturne' is a member of the 'planets' series of cultivars by Ernest Turc, which explains the cultivar's name 'Saturne'.