Arc-En-CielText Box: ARC-EN CIEL The only lily in my opinion that is sought after because of its pads instead of the blooms. This lily could not be mistaken for any other lily because it is best known for it’s unusually colored leaves with splashes of pink, cream and occasionally red. It characteristics surpass any other water lily. It could have half a leaf pink and the other half green or pink and cream splashes. Flowers are star shape and slightly pale pink fading to off white. Flower stands about 6-8 inches above the water. Odorata rhizome Best when planted in a larger container for maximum blooms and pads. Medium leaf spread 4 to 6ft. When planted in a 2 to 3 gallon container. Young leaves are reddish in color. This hardy lily is a perennial plant and will go dormant in the winter, and will winter over in zone 4 and above if planted where the root ball doesn’t freeze. Weather permitting we start shipping in late March to early April and continue until September In optimum conditions will reach full potential of leaf spread (this is not referring to size of the leaves) we are speaking of the area that the leaves will cover. . Information stated is our experience growing this lily on our farm in our climate in Southeast Colorado