A lily that takes the heat
Alstroemeria (Princess Lily) variety includes the pretty “Sweet Laura,”a hybrid that grows about 30 inches tall. The winter rosettes of green foliage produce stems which bear golden flowers, highlighted with orange tips sprinkled with cinnamon specks, from June through September.
The sweet fragrance emitted by the abundant floral display makes this a delightful addition to the summer border. Most Princess Lilies decline in summer heat. But “Sweet Laura” tolerates the heat. It spreads slowly, unlike many of the more aggressive species.