Alstroemeria Inca Tropic

Scientific Name: Alstroemeria 'Kotrop'

Also Known As

Alstroemeria 'Inca Tropic'
Lily of the Incas
Peruvian Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-28"
W: 18"-28"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Alstroemeria Inca Tropic plant details

Alstroemeria Inca Tropic is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Alstroemeria Inca Tropic

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 28 IN - wide, 24 IN - 28 IN - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria Inca Tropic

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright orange flowers with darker cheeks and the typical brown dashes against a yellow zone. Compact, upright growth and floriferous.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

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Gardening facts about Alstroemeria Inca Tropic plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria Inca Tropic

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous