Alstroemeria is commonly called the Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas or the Parrot Lily. This is mainly because Peru, Brazil and Chile were the first growers of this flower, which belongs in the Lily family.
Alstroemeria flowers have no fragrance. The flower is named after the Swedish botanist Baron Klas Van Alstroemer who collected the seeds on a trip to Spain in 1783.
Alstromerias are one of the longest lasting flowers. If you ever receive them and they appear "wilted" to you, give it a few days. Before they open, when fully closed, they can appear dead to some people. However, once fully opened, they can stay vibrant and lively for as long as two weeks.
