Alstroemeria Phoenix Lespedeza spineless leaves

spineless leaves

but with a clear yellow border around the leaves

The 15" tall x 2' wide clump makes a great bold textural element in the garden even without the flowers

Not only does 'Stephen' top out around 3'

starting in 1974 when Indian researcher M

Alstroemeria Phoenix Lespedeza spineless leavesAlstroemeria 'Phoenix' is a superb variegated foliaged selection of princess lily that forms 32" tall stalks, topped, starting for us in late May (NC) with clusters of 8 10 upright held, carmine red flowers, each highlighted with a flecked yellow blotch above the throat. The stunning green foliage (evergreen in mild winters) is prominently edged with a wide white border. Alstroemeria 'Phoenix' is a tight clump forming plant compared to the variegated