Amazon Lily – Eucharis grandiflora

Common Name: Amazon Lily

Botanical Name: Eucharis grandiflora, YOU-kar-is gran-di-FLO-ra

Decorative Life: 7-10 days.

Flower Color: White

• Member of the Amaryllidaceae (amaryllis family).
• Native to Colombia and Peru.
• Related species include onion, Narcissus, Nerine, Zephyranthes.

• Tubular flowers with flared petals and a central cup to 3 inches across occur in a cluster of 3-6 at stem end.
• Stems leafless, to 12-18 inches long.
• Plant is a herbaceous perennial from a bulb.
• Flowers have sweet fragrance.

45-59 F, individual flowers stored dry in airtight boxes and misted with water.

• From Greek “eu” (good) and “charis” (attraction), in reference to the blooms.
• The specific epithet name grandiflora means large flowers.
• Used in corsages and wedding arrangements.