Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
Dry areas, Prairies, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
3-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
RATIBIDA columnifera
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In Hindi
alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In German
Alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In French
Alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
mexican Hat
In Greek
Alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In Polish
Alstroemeria
Mexican Hat
In Latin
Alstroemeria
Mexicanus Hat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Ratibida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat
Season and care of Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and Mexican Hat season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for Mexican Hat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for Mexican Hat is Neutral.
Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat Physical Information
Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Mexican Hat height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
Mexican Hat flower color: Yellow, Purple, Burgundy, Light Green and Brown
- Mexican Hat leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat
Care of Alstroemeria and Mexican Hat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Hat pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Hat needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.