Andesanthus lepidotus, commonly known as Princess Flower or Glory Bush, is a medium-sized ornamental tree or large shrub native to montane humid and cloud forests in the Andes mountains of northwestern South America, including Venezuela, Ecuador, and central Peru. It typically grows to a height of 16 to 39 feet with a similar spread, featuring dark green, velvety leaves and a bushy habit. The plant is renowned for its profuse violet to magenta flowers, which bloom from autumn through winter, adding vibrant color to the landscape during a time when few other plants are in flower.

The Princess Flower is valued for its showy blossoms and is often used in parks, public squares, and gardens for ornamental purposes. It prefers a subtropical to tropical climate and thrives in full sun to part shade conditions. While it requires regular watering, especially in dry conditions, it is relatively low maintenance once established. It is important to provide well-draining soil to prevent root rot. In areas prone to frost, it should be protected or grown in containers that can be moved indoors during cold weather.CC BY-SA 4.0