What is the Peruvian lily?
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Peruvian lily is a genus of flowering plants originating in South America and belonging to the Alstroemeriiacae family. Also known as alstroemeria , there are about 50 different acclaimed Peruvian lily species. In addition, 190 cultivars and flower hybrids, which are used in domestic gardens and in the commercial industry of cut flowers, have been developed since the 1880s. Almost all kinds and hybrids of Peruvian lilies have miniature lily flowers that bloom in May or June. Among the most popular types of Peruvian lily plants are the Inca Lily ( alstroemeria Pittacin ), parrot lily ( alstroemeria pulchella ) and Brazilian lily ( alstromeria caryophyophyllacea). Incas was originally found only in certain regions of South America, especially in the regions of Brazil Pantanaal and Cerrado. Lily from the Incas, however, in New Zealand, is most often grown as a roofed plant that reaches its peak during Christmas. Lily from the Incas is an invasive plant that has become naturalized in the clothThe hundreds of cultivation, including New Zealand, Australia and the southwestern region of the United States, escaped.
These perennials grow up to 12 inches (about 30 cm) and are spread by dividing the bulb deviations. Breeders have created cultivars of this kind with a wide range of colors and shapes of flowers that range from very modest flowers to trumpets to large, distinctive flowers that are used in the arrangement.
Parrot lily cultivars are similar to the lily incas in many hybrids and cultivars that farmers created for use in domestic gardens and floral arrangements. Lily parrot is often used as a form of ground cover with remarkable flowers. This plant spreads rapidly to cover the area in short, low leaf maintenance if it remains unattended.
Brazilian lily is one of the few species of the Peruvian lily that is absolutely evergreen. This species is also often used as a dwarf ground cover in an almost tropican zones with an evaluation of 10 to 12 according to the Ministry of Agriculture resistant zone. While the Brazilian lily flower is much valued by many gardeners, it can often take up to eight years for the plant to bloom. The strong aromatic flower has fine white and pink petals and smells strongly carnations.