Alstroemeria has been hybridized extensively. It has become a very popular cut flower and can be grown from seed. See Alstroemeria for information about and pictures of species. In some garden situations they spread more than is wished and in poor soil without much summer water they don't seem to bloom very well and therefore make a large area of leaves only.
Alstroemeria 'Little Eleanor' This is one of a dwarf strain grown in Australia. Photo by Paul Tyerman.
Tall hybrids. These grow outside easily on the North Coast of California. No particular watering, fertilizing or soil preference. They grow and bloom in both full sun and part shade. Photos by Susan Hayek.
Short hybrids
