calla lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
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Calla lily is an elegant perennial with striking white spathe flowers and dark green arrow-shaped foliage. It thrives in consistently moist soil and prefers partial shade, making it ideal for water gardens or boggy areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Crowborough is the hardiest selection, surviving to Zone 7 in well-mulched conditions. Green Goddess features distinctive green-flushed spathes that distinguish it from the pure white of the species type.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Calla lily is an elegant perennial with striking white spathe flowers and dark green arrow-shaped foliage. It thrives in consistently moist soil and prefers partial shade, making it ideal for water gardens or boggy areas.
Climate Match for your location
See how well calla lily grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South Africa
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Crowborough is the hardiest selection, surviving to Zone 7 in well-mulched conditions. Green Goddess features distinctive green-flushed spathes that distinguish it from the pure white of the species type.