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Key characteristics

Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Width: 14 to 16 inches
Flower color: Creamy white with pink throats, and brushed green tips
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Spring to late summer
Light: Part sun to full sun
Water: Average, with good drainage
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 7a–9b
Wildlife: Bees and hummingbirds

Perennials

Alstroemeria 'Inca Lucky'

Inca Lucky Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria 'Inca Lucky' is a vibrant hybrid that showcases a lively display of white flowers with light green highlights and a distinct salmon colored marking at the center. Blooming from late spring to late summer, it produces a profusion of flowers on strong stems, making it a great choice for both garden beds and containers. The bright, cheerful colors add a bold pop to the landscape, and its long-lasting blooms are perfect for cutting and use in floral arrangements.

Light

Part sun to full sun

Water

Average, with good drainage

Bloom time

Spring to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Rock Gardens

Companion plants

Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.

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