Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily

Trumpet shaped flower borne on a short stalk which attaches at a mutual point on one stem; the flowers have a flecked exotic look

Colors  Various colors, including red, purple, white, yellow, pinks, orange, bicolors, and others
Availability  Year round
Vase life  Long
Care and handling  First Step Technique
Design tips  Alstroemerias are good accents to a design; they can be used in many design styles
Corsage use  Showy used in corsages and boutonnieres

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Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily
Alstromeria heamantha, or A. pelegrina

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