This bulbous perennial has large upright glossy green oval leaves and forms a small clump. The attractive glossy green leaves have prominent veins and the funnel-shaped white flowers appear in a cluster on a long stem during summer. 

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Preiphys ambeinensis is naturally found in Australia growing in Queensland in the understorey of damp forests on the coast and in the lower mountains.

It prefers a well drained organic rich moist soil in a semi shaded humid position with wind and drought protection but is frost tolerant. 

The Cardwell Lily is grown for its flowers and its foliage. It is planted along shaded borders in tropical gardens or used in a shaded cottage gardens. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions. It is also grown in patio pots or used in gully plantings and is an excellent flowering tropical perennial. ID 2957

Preiphys (PREE-fis) ambeinensis (am-BEEN-en-sis)

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Lily Family