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    • Photo of Alstroemeria psittacina flower by J.G. in SF

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    Alstroemeria psittacina

    Also Known As

    • Peruvian Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-6'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Alstroemeria psittacina plant details

    Alstroemeria psittacina is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer green, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria psittacina

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: green, red and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria psittacina

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From the mountains of Brazil comes this hardy species of one of the most popular cut flowers ever grown. I've grown it in my zone 5 garden for over 10 years now, and its made a lovely colony of light green foliage about 8-12" tall. In early Summer it starts its long period of bloom, producing volumes of reddish, slightly up-facing, trumpet like flowers spotted with green and brown.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    This beautiful and intriguing species from northern Brazil has red, white and green flowers with black flecks. The petals are held in a more tubular shape than the more open hybrids.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Everyone seems to be selling the variegated form of this right now, but I have to be honest, I prefer the regular green one. The variegation seems to clash with the tropical-looking red and green flowers. I think it looks much more lush in green! This is a hardy Alstroemeria, to Zone 5. It makes a great cut flower and hummingbirds love the flowers. To about 3’ tall. This one reportedly spreads less rampantly than some of the other Alstroemerias.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Alstroemeria psittacina plant

    How to Grow Alstroemeria psittacina

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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