Alstroemeria psittacina

Lily of the Incas, Peruvian Lily

Family: Liliaceae Lily


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 8A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing