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Alstroemeria revoluta
Also Known As
- Lily of the Incas
- Peruvian Lily
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 8"-12"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Alstroemeria revoluta plant details
Alstroemeria revoluta is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In 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 - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria revoluta
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, cutting garden, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria revoluta
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Alstroemeria revoluta
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 1'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
aka Alstroemeria 'Little Miss Zoe', Alstroemeria Little Miss 'Zoe', Little Miss Zoe Peruvian Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
5b-10b
Size
Height: 24"-30"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
aka Patricia Lynn Princess Lily
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-30"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - occasional
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