Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Alstroemeria 'Inca Bandit'
Inca Bandit Peruvian Lily
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Deep red with dark throat speckles
- Foliage color
- Deep green
- Bloom time
- Mid to late summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 8 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Alstroemeria 'Inca Bandit' is a vibrant cultivar known for its bold red flowers with darker markings, offering a lively pop of color in gardens and floral arrangements. This Peruvian lily blooms profusely from mid to late summer, making it an excellent choice for adding long-lasting color to borders and containers. The funnel-shaped flowers feature a blend of fiery hues with contrasting speckles in the throat, creating an appealing visual effect.
Bred for its rich, warm tones and robust growth, 'Inca Bandit' brings a tropical flair to the garden. The plant's sturdy, well-formed stems hold the flowers upright, ensuring that its brilliant blooms remain an attention-grabber throughout the season. Originating from hybrid breeding of Alstroemeria species, it is admired for both its floral display and its ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
