Perennial
Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria
Monrovia® varieties
Varieties We Carry
Clrt Kate RedAlstroemeriaMonroviaClrt Lisa YellowAlstroemeriaMonroviaColorita ElaineAlstroemeriaMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#2MonroviaFrom$44.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
Mature size1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
About Alstroemeria
Alstroemeria, or Peruvian Lily, encompasses a range of hybrids derived from South American species, producing upright stems of funnel-shaped flowers in vivid shades of pink, orange, red, yellow, and white, often with contrasting streaks and spots. They form spreading rhizomatous clumps and are valued as both long-lasting cut flowers and garden perennials. Starting at $44.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Acidic, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Light
Plant Alstroemeria in full sun to part shade; in Northeast Florida's intense summer, afternoon shade helps prevent heat stress, extend blooming, and protect the rhizomes from overheating.
Water
Water consistently to maintain even moisture, about one inch per week; excellent drainage is critical — Alstroemeria rhizomes rot quickly in waterlogged Florida soils. Plants may go dormant during peak summer heat and resume growth in fall.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in fertile, well-drained, amended soil; work compost into sandy Florida soils before planting. Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring as growth resumes; mulch heavily to insulate rhizomes and retain moisture.
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Common questions
Is Alstroemeria a good plant for St. Augustine?
Alstroemeria is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.