Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, America, Asia
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Lockinch, Petite Indigo, White Profusion
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Along Railroads, River side, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Gold
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Gray Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Gray Green, Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
Buddleia davidii
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac, Butterflybush
In Hindi
alstroemeria
Butterfly Bush
In German
Alstroemeria
Schmetterlingsstrauch
In French
Alstroemeria
buisson de papillon
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
arbusto de las mariposas
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Butterfly Μπους
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
arbusto de borboleta
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Butterfly Bush
In Latin
Alstroemeria
papilio rubo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Liliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Buddleja
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Butterfly Bush season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Butterfly Bush is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Butterfly Bush is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Butterfly Bush height is 7.50 cm and width 4.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Butterfly Bush flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red and White
- Butterfly Bush leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush
Care of Alstroemeria and Butterfly Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Butterfly Bush pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
