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Key characteristics

Family: Alstroemeriaceae
Height: 24 to 30 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Bright orange with yellow and red markings
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms; remove any dead or damaged foliage
Growing zone: USDA zones 7 to 10
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Perennials

Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer'

Indian Summer Peruvian Lily

Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' is a vibrant perennial known for its rich, warm-colored flowers that range from golden yellows to deep oranges and reds. These blooms, which appear in mid to late summer, are characterized by their unique, freckled markings and slender petals, making them stand out in any garden.

A hybrid variety, 'Indian Summer' is part of the Alstroemeria genus, which originates from South America, particularly the Andes.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens

Companion plants

Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras

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.