Parrot Lily: A Tall, Lanky Beauty by the Bird Feeder

The plant described—3 feet tall, few leaves, trumpet-shaped red flowers—is Alstroemeria psittacina, commonly called parrot lily or parrotlily. It prefers shady, moist conditions and often appears near bird feeders where dropped seeds create favorable microclimates.

While the foliage may look sparse, the exotic blooms are striking. Parrot lily spreads via tubers and can naturalize in suitable spots. It's not long-lived as individual stems, but the colony persists.