Name/Title
Lily-of-the-IncasEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0015Description
These preserved Lily-of-the-Incas flower petals have unique dark spots on their inner petals. Pressing flattened its long stems and curved leaf bases. The specimen is carefully attached to special paper designed for preserving plants and is kept safe in a sealed holder to protect it.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Alstroemeriaceae (Alstroemeria Family)Genus
AlstroemeriaSpecies
sp.Common Name
Peruvian Lily; AlstroemeriaOther Name
Lily-of-the-IncasGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
part sun; bright shade (in hot climates)Soil Type
well-drained; rich organicSoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 7–10 (varies by cultivar)Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
whorled leaves; twisting petiolesBloom
Bloom Colors
yellow; orange (often spotted)Flowering Season
late spring–summerNotes
excellent cut flower; long-lastingMaintenance
Pruning
pull spent stems at base (not cut)Deadheading
remove faded stems to extend bloomShearing
not recommendedNotes
mulch to moderate soil temps; may spread by rhizomesPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
slugs/snails; botrytis in humidityTreatment Notes
improve air flow; bait for slugs if neededPropagation
Propagation Type
DivisionNotes
divide established clumps in springAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
