ID and Info please!

Can someone tell me what type of lilly this is? Also, what's the best method for dividing?

Thanks!
Kristi

Looks like alstromeria. I don't think it is a true lily.

knolan, that is correct, alstromeria. can misbehave sometimes. If you need to get rid of some, PLMK. I live close to you. I have been looking for a pastel pink, and all I seem to run into online is yellow. That one you have is extremely nice. There are so many hybrids out there, hard to get a name.

edited to add:

When I find what I'm looking for, I plan to put in a pot, and then sink the pot inground, to better control its growth.





This message was edited Jun 5, 2006 1:28 PM

this is not the one you have, but here is general information on the alstroemeria

http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/55272/index.html

Very pretty alstromeria. I planted some this summer and am going to get some different colors. Let me know if you are going to get rid of any of it.
Sherry

Thanks for the info.

Vossner, I wish it were my plant but it lives up at Canyon Lake. I was doing a little research for a friend. If I can get her to send me some I would be absolutely more than happy to share!

Kristi

Gorgeous flowers and picture!

Knolan, Alstroemeria tubers are very fragile, so be careful if dividing. It's also one of the reasons why they can be so invasive. The tubers can be very deep.

Voss - I planted two of these in pots. They need very free daining soil. I used a regular potting mix and mixed in a considerable amount of sand. It was alot, but I didn't keep track of the ratio; maybe 2 to 1 or more.

good to know. I have heavy clay, which I amend, but will make a mental know for the alstroemeria. thanks beaker

Just planted some alstromeria today at the end of some heirloom roses. In my research alstromeria are known as Peruvian Lily.