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