Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
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| Pronunciation: |
zan-ted-DESH-ee-uh
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| Family: |
Araceae
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| Native to: |
South Africa
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| USDA zones: |
8-10
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| Sunset zones: |
5, 6, 8, 9, 14-24
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| Hardy to: |
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| Exposure: |
full sun in coastal areas to full shade
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| Water: |
prefers moist soils, will grow in bog conditions
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| Height x width: |
2' x 1'
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| Flowers in: |
Spring to Summer
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| Colors: |
white
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| Fragrance: |
none
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| 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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