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

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.

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

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

Garden photo gallery of Alstroemeria psittacina

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

By: J.G. in SF

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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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