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Amazon Lily: Eucharis amazonica

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amazon lily at sabot

Family: Amaryllidae

Above: Amazon lily flowers, Below: Amazon lily Use: greenhouse, conservatory, houseplant, foundation plantings
eucharis amazonica

Plant: bulbous perennial to 24"

Origin: Bolivia and Colombia

Zone
: 11, tropical climates

Flowers
: fragrant daffodil-like corona and cup with stamens attached to cup

Foliage: glossy, elliptical leaves

Culture
: part shade to shade. Moist, acidic soil. Allow container plants to become pot bound. Propagate by offsets in spring.



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