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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

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria revoluta plant

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

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aka Alstroemeria 'Third Harmonic', The Third Harmonic Princess Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 1'-4'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Alstroemeria 'The Third Harmonic' flower by Cistus Nursery
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aka Freedom Peruvian Lily, Freedom Princess Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5b-10b

Size

Height: 24"-30"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Alstroemeria 'Freedom' PP9393 flower by Edelweiss Perennials
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aka Patricia Lynn Princess Lily

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 12"-24"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - occasional
Photo of Alstroemeria 'Patricia Lynn' by Edelweiss Perennials
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aka Tangerine Tango Inca Lily, Tangerine Tango Peruvian Lily, Tangerine Tango Princess Lily

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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aka Alstroemeria fka psittacina 'Variegata', Alstroemeria psittacina 'Variegata', Royal Star Peruvian Lily, Variegated Parrot Feather, Variegated Peruvian Parrot Lily, White Edged Princess Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6b-11

Size

Height: 15"-30"

Width: 24"-60"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Alstroemeria psittacina 'Royal Star' by Patricia Cunningham
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