Alstroemeria psittacina Variegata Ornamental Seed or Fruit introduced in 1981 by North

introduced in 1981 by North Carolina's own Van Sellers

well-drained soil and a pH toward 7

True blue flowers are produced from spring to frost and they are highly favored by hummingbirds

Sarracenia purpurea produces new pitchers throughout the growing season

but that's okay

Alstroemeria psittacina Variegata Ornamental Seed or Fruit introduced in 1981 by NorthAlstroemeria 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,