Lily Of The Incas
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(Alstroemeria isabelleana)
Lily Of The Incas (Alstroemeria isabelleana)
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Reinaldo Oliveira Elias
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Photo by: Reinaldo Oliveira Elias | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Occurence ID: https://www.gbif.org/occurrence/4171265459 | Publisher: Inaturalist |
Summary
Alstroemeria isabelleana, commonly known as Lily Of The Incas, is an evergreen perennial herb native to cool, mountainous regions in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, often found in meadows and on riverbanks. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). This plant is characterized by its striking trumpet-shaped flowers, which come in a variety of colors including green, pink, yellow, and orange, often with spotted or streaked patterns. The flowering season is from late spring to early autumn, and the flowers are highly showy, making them a popular choice for cut flower arrangements.
Lily Of The Incas is valued for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. It is used in border plantings, container gardens, and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. This plant prefers well-drained, fertile soil and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It requires regular watering, especially during the growing season, but is relatively low-maintenance once established. Alstroemeria isabelleana can be susceptible to slugs and snails, and in some climates, it may require protection from frost.CC BY-SA 4.0
Lily Of The Incas is valued for its vibrant, long-lasting flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. It is used in border plantings, container gardens, and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. This plant prefers well-drained, fertile soil and can tolerate full sun to part shade. It requires regular watering, especially during the growing season, but is relatively low-maintenance once established. Alstroemeria isabelleana can be susceptible to slugs and snails, and in some climates, it may require protection from frost.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1.5-2.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Green, Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to cool, mountainous regions in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, often found in meadows and on riverbanks
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Alstroemeria isabellana, Alstroemeria isabelleana, Alstroemeria campaniflora, Alstroemeria regnelliana, Alstroemeria butantanensis, Bomarea campaniflora, Bomarea stricta, Alstroemeria chlorantha, Alstroemeria isabellana var. longifolia
GBIF Accepted Name: Alstroemeria isabelleana Herb.