Alstroemeria Mars (Peruvian Lily)
Exotic looking, Alstroemeria ‘Mars’ (Peruvian Lily) is a vigorous perennial with fiery scarlet flowers that are ideal to brighten up the garden. Their inner petals are adorned with dark burgundy streaks and the upper two enjoy a golden-yellow flash. The eye-catching flowers bloom profusely for weeks above a handsome foliage of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves.
Exotic looking, Alstroemeria 'Mars' (Peruvian Lily) is a vigorous perennial with fiery scarlet flowers that are ideal to brighten up the garden. Their inner petals are adorned with dark burgundy streaks and the upper two enjoy a golden-yellow flash. The eye-catching flowers bloom profusely for weeks above a handsome foliage of lance-shaped, mid-green leaves.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 7 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 7 – 12 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Alstroemeria – Peruvian Lilies |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Depth | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |