The New Southern Living Garden Book describes water lilies this way: "These aquatic perennials grow with their roots in submerged soil and their long-stalked leaves floating on the surface.

Plant a potted Easter lily outdoors after it blooms indoors so you can continue enjoying it from year to year.

like the white water lily, have their roots in water rather than soil. Some plant's roots are things we eat, like carrots, beetroot, parsnips and sweet potatoes. A leaf usually has a large surface ...