Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Alstroemeria 'Inca Ice'
Inca Ice Peruvian Lily
- Family
- Alstroemeriaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 1 to 2 feet
- Flower color
- Soft peach with yellow and pink tones, marked with darker streaks
- Foliage color
- Green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent blooms to promote continued flowering
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 6 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
About this plant
Alstroemeria 'Inca Ice' showcases clusters of pale apricot flowers with contrasting pink flushes and golden throats, adorned with delicate dark streaks. These blooms appear from late spring through fall, offering a long season of color. The plant's tubular flowers are a magnet for pollinators, adding life and movement to the garden.
Developed as part of the Inca series, 'Inca Ice' is bred for improved performance and extended blooming. This cultivar combines the charm of traditional Alstroemeria with enhanced vigor, making it a favorite for perennial borders and mixed containers. Its origin reflects careful selection to ensure cold hardiness and reliability, making it suitable for diverse climates.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts · Daylilies
Design tip
Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.
