Calla Lily

Zantedeschia Aethiopica

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Overview

The Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is an eye-catching perennial showcasing elegant, trumpet-shaped white spathes that enclose yellow spadices. Thriving in USDA Zones 8-10, it prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial sun. Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height, with foliage spreading up to 1-2 feet, this exquisite plant adds a sophisticated touch to any water garden or floral border. Note: All parts are toxic if ingested.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 10–10

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: High
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Araceae

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Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Note: All parts are toxic if ingested; perennial for full or half or shade, image 53

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — rhizomatous plant that adds a touch of elegance and sculptural beauty to any landscape design; traditionally, image 55

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — scientifically known as Zantedeschia aethiopica; note: All parts are toxic if ingested, image 54

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Thriving in USDA Zones 8-10, it prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial sun; this plant is not only, image 49

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — this exquisite plant adds a sophisticated touch to any water garden or floral border; blooming primarily in, image 52

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height; trumpet-shaped white spathes that enclose yellow spadices, image 50

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — with foliage spreading up to 1-2 feet; rhizomatous plant that adds a touch of elegance and sculptural beauty, image 51

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Blooming primarily in late spring to midsummer; or as an accent in borders and containers, image 62

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — although hybrid varieties offer a palette ranging from yellow to pink; this graceful plant is cherished for, image 61

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and consistently moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter, image 58

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — traditionally a crisp white; thriving in USDA Zones 8-10, it prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial, image 60

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — this graceful plant is cherished for its lush foliage and iconic; white flowers in the garden, image 56

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — the Calla Lily thrives in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10; with foliage spreading up to 1-2 feet, image 57

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — An area with morning sunlight and afternoon shade is optimal; note that all parts of the Calla Lily are, image 59

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — white flowers in the garden; this exquisite plant adds a sophisticated touch to any water garden or floral, image 67

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — perennial for full or half or shade; so caution is advised for gardens frequented by children and pets, image 69

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Note that all parts of the Calla Lily are toxic if ingested; although hybrid varieties offer a palette, image 65

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — so caution is advised for gardens frequented by children and pets; perennial with white blooms, image 66

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — perennial with white blooms; an area with morning sunlight and afternoon shade is optimal, image 68

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — or as an accent in borders and containers; the Calla Lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is an eye-catching, image 63

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — This plant is not only visually stunning but is also low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, image 64

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — scientifically known as Zantedeschia aethiopica; note: All parts are toxic if ingested, image 77

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Note: All parts are toxic if ingested; perennial for full or half or shade, image 76

Calla Lily (Zantedeschia Aethiopica) — Typically reaching 2-3 feet in height; trumpet-shaped white spathes that enclose yellow spadices, image 73

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