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Alstroemeria psittacina

Family Alstroemeriaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   8a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H4 - G1   Australia:   2 - 4  
Care Level
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light light shade to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH neutral

Description Alstroemeria psittacina bears showy, striped and multi-coloured bright red and repeat-blooming blossoms. This tender perennial is upright and has medium green foliage that is matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen. The stems are spotted.
Typical Uses Bedding plant, border, container and cut flowers.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds are attracted to Alstroemeria psittacina .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Alstroemeria psittacina will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.