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Alstroemeria inticancha 'Dark Purple'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 12"-14"

planting zones

  • 8b-10b

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Alstroemeria inticancha 'Dark Purple' plant details

Alstroemeria inticancha 'Dark Purple' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 inticancha 'Dark Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: alstroemeriaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 14 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Alstroemeria inticancha 'Dark Purple'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A shortie at 12-14” tall with a compact, upright habit; stems topped with clusters of dark purple flowers (unusual for an Alstro!) with darker speckling, late spring through fall. Enjoys decent soil, plenty of sun and regular moisture. Pull spent stems rather than cut to stimulate new flowering stems.

Gardening facts about Alstroemeria inticancha 'Dark Purple' plant

How to Grow Alstroemeria inticancha 'Dark Purple'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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