This rhizomatous perennial is stemless with broad lanced-shaped dark green leaves that have equally long stalks that arise from the ground. The fragrant flowers appear in a white spadix on a tall scape from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12

Spathiphyllum wallisiiis naturally found in Central America from Costa Rica to Panama, Colombia and Venezuela growing in well drained, organic rich friable moist soils. It prefers a humid shaded position with reliable moisture with wind, frost and drought protection.

Peace Lily is a perennial that is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is used in tropical gardens as a border or understorey plant. It is also grown in containers for indoor use and establishes from division in 2 to 3 years. It is suitable for coastal positions but requires a warm humid environment. ID 1979

Spathiphyllum (spayth-ee-FLY-lum) wallisii(wall-ee-SE-eye)

Araceae(a-RAY-see-ee)