Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)

Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)

Pronunciation:
zan-ted-DESH-ee-uh

Alternative botanical names:

Alternative common names:

Family:
Araceae

Native to:
South Africa

USDA zones:
8-10

Sunset zones:
5, 6, 8, 9, 14-24

Hardy to:

Exposure:
full sun in coastal areas to full shade

Water:
prefers moist soils, will grow in bog conditions

Height x width:
2' x 1'

Flowers in:
Spring to Summer

Colors:
white

Fragrance:
none

Additional comments:
This perennial dies back to a rhizome each winter. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Our calla lily is currently growing in a container in a shady location. It originally grew in the garden, and was dug up when we installed the water garden.

Calla lily *(Zantedeschia aethiopica)*

Pronunciation:	zan-ted-DESH-ee-uh
Alternative botanical names:
Alternative common names:
Family:	Araceae
Native to:	South Africa
USDA zones:	8-10
Sunset zones:	5, 6, 8, 9, 14-24
Hardy to:
Exposure:	full sun in coastal areas to full shade
Water:	prefers moist soils, will grow in bog conditions
Height x width:	2' x 1'
Flowers in:	Spring to Summer
Colors:	white
Fragrance:	none
Additional comments:	This perennial dies back to a rhizome each winter. It will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Our calla lily is currently growing in a container in a shady location. It originally grew in the garden, and was dug up when we installed the water garden.

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