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Zantedeschia aethiopica

Calla Lily or Calla

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Information by: Jerry sortomme        Photographer: LInda Engstrom

 

Description

This perennial will grow 2'-4' tall and has large, glossy green leaves with beautiful cream or white flowers with a central yellow "finger" that bloom in spring and sometimes even summer. Calla Lily prefers afternoon shade in warm, inland areas. It prefers rich, moist soil and does well near water features or boggy conditions. Cally Lily is beautiful for cut flowers.

 

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.