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1-800Flowers.com Peruvian Lilies

November 29, 2009
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iconPeruvian Lily or the so called Lily of the Incas are unique flowering plants from South America comprising of about 50 species of beautiful flowering plants.


Specifically this species belongs to Alstroemeria family which is specifically restricted to one of the two distinct centers of diversity in the center of Chile. Typically, this flower grows in the summer.  However, there are some species which gives flower earlier or later than summer.


Generally this species obtain a rootstock with a slender rhizome or group of rhizomes known as the crown. The storage roots of this flower comprise of sausage-like water which stores suspended structures from the rhizome by major roots. One of the most unique attributes of Peruvian Lilies is the mere fact that its leaves appears to be resupinate which twist from the base, what appears to be the upper leaf surface is actually the lower leaf surface… Real unique indeed!

The very usual botanical characteristics of this flower are effortlessly recognized in the leaves on cut flowers from the flower field of flower shop.


It is a mere fact that every flower found in the universe obtain significant meanings that everyone loves a lot. For instance the flirtatious blooms of Peruvian Lilies dawn varieties of shades which makes them to be a fun choice for many special occasions like wedding, anniversaries, birthdays and a lot more.

According to flower experts, Peruvian Lilies represents very essential symbols like friendship, devotion, and playful sentiments. If you prefer expressing your most mischievous sentiments, then grab Peruvian Lilies!


Similar to most popular flowers in the universe Peruvian Lilies also comes in different colors like:

  • Brilliant shades of yellow
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • White

With the magnificent beauty that Peruvian Lilies holds, its no wonder that it’s one of the top choice for many flower-giving occasions.


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