Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
-
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Types
Alstroemeria aurea
Alstroemeria aurantiaca
Alstroemeria caryophyllacea
Alstroemeria haemantha
Alstroemeria ligtu
Alstroemeria psittacina
Alstroemeria pulchella
Grass
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Roadsides, Subtropical climates
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Chartreuse
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Transplanting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Reduce watering during fall, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
-
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA 'Parigo Charm'
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Alstroemeria, Lily-of-the-Incas, Parigo Charm Alstroemeria
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Alstroemeria
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Alstroemeria
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Alstroemerieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Bombacoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alstroemeria season is Summer and St. Augustine Grass season is Summer. The type of soil for Alstroemeria is Loam and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alstroemeria is Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Alstroemeria height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Alstroemeria flower color: Gold
Alstroemeria leaf color: Light Green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Alstroemeria and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alstroemeria pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alstroemeria needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.