Alstroemeria Phoenix Lespedeza are held on 1' long

are held on 1' long arching stalks from mid-April through mid-May (NC)

but with a clear yellow border around the leaves

it's like a giant version of our native cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor)

Not only does 'Stephen' top out around 3'

Alstroemeria Phoenix Lespedeza are held on 1' longAlstroemeria '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