inca lily
Alstroemeria ligtu
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
Garden uses
Notes
Inca lily (Alstroemeria ligtu) is an annual for annual beds. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Pink flowers open in early to mid summer. Its home range runs from central Chile to western Argentina. Plant it where the pink blooms can stand out in a summer bed.
Pairs well with Vermillionaire cuphea, Fountain grass, and Begonia.
Native range
Northwestern Argentina and central Chile.