Alstroemeria is a tuberous, clumping, evergreen perennial with slender, mid- to gray-green leaves, loose, terminal heads of funnel-shaped,yellow, orange or reddish flowers in summer. Hybrids come in a rainbow of other colors and contrasting markings such as A. 'Little Miss Zoe', a petite 8-12 in. x as wide variety, with cream and green variegated foliage and reddish-pink flowers in fall or summer. Attracts birds, bees and butterflies. Ideal in borders or containers.Fertilize during growth cycle, stop when in bloom and resume when foliar growth begins again.
Summer
Full to partial sun
Keep soil moist, but not soggy
Clip off spent flowers
Spring
Humus amended, well-draining soil
8 in.-4 ft. x 2 ft.
