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Zantedeschia aethiopica

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  • Botanical: Zantedeschia aethiopica
  • Common: Calla Lily, Arum Lily
  • Habit: Clump-forming perennial with upright flower stems and large, glossy leaves.
  • Mature Size: Grows 2-3 ft tall and 1-2 ft wide.
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10
  • Bloom time: Late spring into summer.
  • Bloom: Pure white, trumpet-shaped spathes surrounding a yellow spadix, creating a classic, elegant look perfect for cutting gardens and floral arrangements.
  • Care: Plant in rich, consistently moist soil; can tolerate wet conditions and shallow standing water. Prefers full sun to part shade. In colder zones, rhizomes may need protection or lifting for winter.
  • Deer may occasionally browse this plant; it is not considered deer proof.

DESCRIPTION

Zantedeschia aethiopica, commonly known as Calla Lily or Arum Lily, is an elegant perennial prized for its classic, sculptural white blooms and glossy, arrow-shaped foliage. This versatile plant adds a touch of sophisticated beauty to garden borders, water garden margins, or containers. It thrives in consistently moist to wet soil and can even grow in shallow water, making it an excellent choice for pondsides or rain gardens. With its long-lasting flowers and attractive leaves, it brings timeless charm to both formal and naturalistic landscapes.

PLANTING & CARE

Plant rhizomes in spring in rich, moist to wet soil. Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Keep soil consistently moist; excellent for pond margins. In zones below 8, lift rhizomes in fall after frost and store indoors over winter. Mulch in milder zones for protection.

AI-generated image: Zantedeschia aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica

$34.99
$34.99