Plant ID please...

[musabasjoos]

Hi Guys,

My lilies have been absolutely ruined by those bloody red beetles this year as well as last year. So they are going and I think I've found a possible replacement for them.

I spotted these in a neighbors garden. Sorry about the quality of my phone camera.

Anybody know what these are?

[bobbyd44]

day lillies...Hemerocallis.....

[Conifers]

Peruvian Lily Alstroemeria aurea. Nice flowers, but also an invasive weed almost impossible to get rid of!

[musabasjoos]

day lillies...Hemerocallis.....

I thought that too at first Rob, but i agree with conifers.

Peruvian Lily Alstroemeria aurea. Nice flowers, but also an invasive weed almost impossible to get rid of!

I knew id get an instant answer here, thanks.

[Petefree]

They aren't all as invasive as A aurea. Look for some of the named varieties, often sold as 'Princess Lilies' which come in various colours and with larger flowers and are a bit better behaved. Also the older Alstroemeria 'Ligtu Hybrids' come in various colours and again are not as invasive as the species.

[musabasjoos]

Pete, Ive only just spotted your reply. I have ordered Alstroemeria aurea which after the info posted here, it will go in a pot. Ive also ordered Alstroemeria pssitacina, which will go in the ground.