Herb with elongated rhizomes and tuberous roots. Stems to 60 cm, numerous, annual. Leaves narrow-lanceolate, margins hairless (generally hairy in hybrids). Flowers numerous, trumpet-shaped, 4-5 cm long; spring to summer.Tepals white to reddish pink or lilac, upper two inner tepals variously spotted and striped.

Chile.

Stamens shorter than tepals. Sometimes grown in gardens in full sun to semi-shade.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Alstroemeriaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.