Calla Lily

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia, commonly Calla Arum or simply Calla Lily, is a stemless herbaceous perennial of the arum family whose flowers and leaves rise to 1.5’ tall from underground tuberous rhizomes.

Easily grown in average, consistently moist, well-draining soil in full sun to part shade. Best growth and flowering in full sun with regular fertilization. Hardy in Zones 8-10. May be grown in a container or planted directly in the garden. In colder climates, the rhizomes can be dug before the first frost and kept indoors in a cool, dark place, similar to cannas and other tender, tropical bulbs.


Common Name: Calla Lily 

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Family: Araceae

Native Range: South Africa

Zone: 8 to 10

Height: 1 to 1 1/2 feet

Spread: 1 to 1 1/2 feet

Bloom Time: July to September

Bloom Description: All Colors

Sun: Full sun to part shade

Water: Medium

Maintenance: Medium

Suggested Use: Annual

Flower: Showy, Good Cut

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