Amazon lily forms tight, compact rosettes of deep green, glossy leaves up to several inches wide, and tall spikes of fragrant, long-lasting, waxy, white flowers. They make nice container plants for a shaded deck or patio, or can be planted among other small plants in a rock garden. They have also been used as a groundcover planted two to three feet apart.
Scientific name: Eucharis amazonica
Pronunciation: YOO-kuh-riss am-uh-ZOE-nick-uh
Common name(s): Amazon lily, Eucharist lily
Pronunciation: YOO-kuh-riss am-uh-ZOE-nick-uh
Common name(s): Amazon lily, Eucharist lily
Fact sheet: Amazon lily
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