Sussex Gold lily of the incas
Alstroemeria 'Sussex Gold'
A.M.-B.C. 1971
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sussex Gold' lily of the incas (Alstroemeria 'Sussex Gold') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil. The buttercup yellow petals are striped ruby red and slightly tipped green. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms. Deer tend to pass it by.
Pairs well with Maltese cross, Snapdragon, and Mondo grass.