Alstroemeria 'Rachel'

Also Known As

Rachel Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Alstroemeria 'Rachel' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Rachel' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade 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 'Rachel'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Rachel'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
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 prized outcome from the late Fred Meyer's efforts to improve upon a group of European Alstroemeria hybrids, 'Rachel' is named after former nursery owner Judy Wigand's granddaughter, and is renown for her tidy, compact stature and pretty purple blooms. Eye catching lemon-yellow shades give a sunny lift, while snazzy maroon dashes and dark violet splotches enhance the good-sized flower clusters. Atop a short and shiny, thickset foliar clump that's quite hardy, the sumptuous orchid shades look especially boisterous when matched with other Alstroemerias such as 'Yellow Friendship' and 'Princess Victoria'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria 'Rachel' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria 'Rachel'

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

Features

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