Eucrosia bicolor Ker Gawl. 1817, commonly called Peruvian Lily, is a perennial, tropical plant, native to Ecuador and Peru.
The Peruvian Lily belongs to the Amaryllis family (Amaryllidaceae), its natural habitat are seasonally dry lowland areas. Eucrosia bicolor grows from bulbs, which get a size of about 4,5 cm across. There are 2 varieties known, Eucrosia bicolor var. bicolor with yellow stamens (see image below), native to Ecuador and Eucrosia bicolor var. plowmanii with red stamens, native to Peru. The umbellate flowers are born on stems, which reach heights of about 60-90 cm.
Flowering period: Spring - Summer.
which is best done in early spring.
In our home country Thailand, the Peruvian Lily is called Wan Ma-ha Larp and is considered as a “lucky plant”. As planted in front of shops or houses the plant should bring wealth.
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Image: Peruvian Lily (Eucrosia bicolor)
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