Alstroemeria Margaret

Scientific Name: Alstroemeria 'Stacova'

Also Known As

Alstroemeria 'Margaret'
Lily of the Incas
Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Alstroemeria Margaret plant details

Alstroemeria Margaret is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria Margaret

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria Margaret

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rich and intense purple-red color sports this selection. Its stems tower over all others but are nevertheless thick and sturdy. The flowers are medium-large; 2.5". See top of page about saving shipping costs.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria Margaret plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria Margaret

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Color
- red
- purple
Foliage Color
- green
Foliage Season
- deciduous