Purple-spot parrot-lily (Alstroemeria haemantha)

Family: Amaryllidaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Alstroemeria haemantha is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. A source of starch. It is very nutritious but has a rather bland flavour. — A source of starch.; It is very nutritious but has a rather bland flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Well-drained rocky hillsides. (Zone 8)