Alstroemeria psittacina Variegata Ornamental Seed or Fruit as is seen in some

as is seen in some of its offspring Habranthus x floryi selections (with which the Habranthus brachyandrus is often mistaken)

well-drained soil and a pH toward 7

This grandfather of large blue hostas is a gem

but that's okay

The foliage is so gorgeous

Alstroemeria psittacina Variegata Ornamental Seed or Fruit as is seen in someAlstroemeria 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,