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Alstroemeria 'Yum Yum Plum'

Also Known As

  • Yum Yum Plum Peruvian Lily
  • Yum Yum Plum Princess Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Alstroemeria 'Yum Yum Plum' plant details

Alstroemeria 'Yum Yum Plum' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and 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 'Yum Yum Plum'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria 'Yum Yum Plum'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From our own breeding program, aiming for good purples that can be somewhat economically propagated (unlike "purple tall") was this the best seedling. The working name was "Bushy Purple", referring to the fact that 'Yum Yum Plum' produces lots of stems and thus doesn't look as lanky as others. Similar to 'Nehi Grape' but a bit taller and darker.

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria 'Yum Yum Plum' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria 'Yum Yum Plum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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