Parrot Lily, Parrot Flower, Parrot Alstroemeria, Peruvian Lily, Princess Lily, Lily Of The Incas, Inca Lily, New Zealand Christmas Bell, New Zealand Christmas Bells, Christmas Lily, Red Parrot Beak, Alstroemeria pulchella
Noted for its exotic, feathery blooms reminiscent of parrots, Alstroemeria psittacina (Parrot Lily) is a tuberous perennial with leafy, mauve-spotted, erect stems crowned by 5-9 narrow lily-shaped dark crimson flowers, adorned with bright green tips and mahogany streaks. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, this easy-to-grow plant brings a cheerful note and a tropical touch to the garden. The blooms make excellent cut flowers, often lasting 2 weeks in a vase. Discover unique flowers for a stunning and unforgettable garden
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Genus | Alstroemeria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Depth | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
8 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Alstroemeriaceae |
| Genus | Alstroemeria |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Depth | 6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Alstroemeria psittacina (Parrot Lily) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Alstroemeria psittacina (Parrot Lily) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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