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Alstroemeria caryophyllaea

Also Known As

  • Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
  • Brazilian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Alstroemeria caryophyllaea plant details

Alstroemeria caryophyllaea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. 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 caryophyllaea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: red and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria caryophyllaea

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

For lovers of floral fragrance, this rare species of Brazilian Lily brings a wonderful sweetness and rare beauty to the potted garden. Though somewhat of a shy bloomer, its compact growth and tall, red and white blooms make it perfect for container culture.

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria caryophyllaea plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria caryophyllaea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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Zones

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Zones

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  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-30"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
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