Alstroemeria psittacina Variegata Light Shade to Shade tan and black patterned petiole

tan and black patterned petiole

liver and kidney ailments

butter-yellow flowers with a white central stripe down the middle of each petal

The first plants in cultivation trace back to Ernest Wilson's collections in Sichuan

Good drainage and plenty of sun are the keys to success

Alstroemeria psittacina Variegata Light Shade to Shade tan and black patterned petioleAlstroemeria psittacina 'Variegata' is a Japanese selection, that improves on the native Brazilian species, Alstroemeria psittacina, with dramatic, white edged leaves. This winter grower makes a spreading mass of attractive foliage to 15" tall x 3' wide in 6 years (much slower than the species). In June, the flowering stems erupt to nearly 3', each topped with narrow tubular flowers speckled maroon and green a hummingbird magnet. After flowering,