Alstroemeria psittacina, commonly known as Inca Lily, Parrot Flower, Parrot Lily, Peruvian Lily, Lily of the Incas, Princess Lily. Also known as Alstroemeria pulchella, this species is native to Brazil and has feathery trumpet shaped flowers that are crimson dark red marked with green and blotched dark purple. This is an easy plant to grow. It will go dormant in winter when the leaves die back. During this time a layer of mulch on top of the soil will protect the tubers from excessive cold and frost. This is a summer growing species and seeds should be sown during spring. These gorgeous blossoms make excellent cut flowers, often lasting 2 weeks in a vase. In the garden or in pots outside the flowers attract birds to the garden.