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Peruvian Lily
Alstroemeria · Alstroemeriaceae
How it looks
Peruvian Lily (Alstroemeria) bears lily-shaped, funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers clustered 4-6 per branch tip. Colors range widely across pink, yellow, orange, purple, and white, and the inner petals carry dark streaks. It reaches about 20-35 in (50-90 cm) tall.
Peruvian Lily (Peruvian Lily) has "lily" in its name but is not a true lily (Lilium), so it's safe. It's one of the most common filler flowers in bouquets.
Guide for parents
Peruvian Lily is one of the most popular filler flowers in bouquets. The "lily" in its name leads people to mistake it for a true lily, but it belongs to a separate genus and is safe. The cut flower itself is safe, but stems from the florist may have been treated with preservatives or fungicides, so don't let your cat drink the vase water. It's often mixed into the same bouquet as true lilies, so if real lilies came with it, don't bring the bouquet into your home at all.
Details
- Scientific name
- Alstroemeria
- Common name
- Peruvian Lily
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
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