Calla Lily Zantedeschia
Other plants called Calla Lily:
- Phonetic Spelling
- zan-te-DES-kee-uh
- This plant has high severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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There are 8 species and numerous cultivars of 'Calla lily'. They are herbaceous, bulbous perennials with long, arrow-shaped leaves; some species have leaves with beautiful, window-like translucent spots. The uniquely shaped flower heads, consisting of small flowers in a spadix surrounded by a spathe, make great cut flowers. The spathe is usually white or green, but cultivars exist with yellow, pink, red, and purple hues. They bloom from late spring to early summer.
These plants can be grown in full sun to 25% shade and prefer moist, humus-rich soil, doing well in boggy areas. They may not perennialize during cold winters, so provide a thick organic mulch and prepare to dig the corms to store for the winter if grown outside in cooler climates. They make good container plants and can be grown indoors. When planting, cover the rhizomes to a depth of 2 in. (5 cm) and space 18 in. (45 cm) apart. They can be propagated by separation of cormels or by sowing collected seed in the fall.
'Calla lily' is a member of the Arum family and is poisonous if eaten.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Souto Sun Garden
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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'Aethiopica'
- 'Ailanthoides'
- 'Albomaculata'
- 'Galaxy'
- 'Golden Sun'
- 'Lavender Petite'
- 'Nehmanii'
- 'Pink Persuasion'
- 'Whipped Cream'
- 'Ailanthoides'
- 'Aethiopica', 'Ailanthoides', 'Albomaculata', 'Galaxy', 'Golden Sun', 'Lavender Petite', 'Nehmanii', 'Pentlandii', 'Pink Persuasion', 'Whipped Cream'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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'Aethiopica'
- 'Ailanthoides'
- 'Albomaculata'
- 'Galaxy'
- 'Golden Sun'
- 'Lavender Petite'
- 'Nehmanii'
- 'Pink Persuasion'
- 'Whipped Cream'
- 'Ailanthoides'
- 'Aethiopica', 'Ailanthoides', 'Albomaculata', 'Galaxy', 'Golden Sun', 'Lavender Petite', 'Nehmanii', 'Pentlandii', 'Pink Persuasion', 'Whipped Cream'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Zantedeschia
- Family:
- Araceae
- Life Cycle:
- Bulb
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Africa
- Bulb Storage:
- Store rhizomes or tubers dry at 50-60 degF (10-16 deg C). Take care not to injure the storage organs. Can overwinter in Zone 8 with mulch.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Bulb
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Houseplant
- Perennial
- Poisonous
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Occasionally Wet
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Orange
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Spadix
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Flowers small, in a spadix surrounded by a (commonly) white spathe. Blooms in late spring to early summer.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- White
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Arrow-shaped, some with translucent spots
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Houseplants
- Patio
- Pond
- Landscape Theme:
- Cutting Garden
- Rain Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Poor Soil
- Rabbits
- Wet Soil
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- High
- Poison Symptoms:
- HIGHLY TOXIC, MAY BE FATAL IF EATEN! Severe burning sensation and swelling of lips, tongue, and throat; stomach pain and diarrhea possible.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Calcium oxalate crystals and possibly others.
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- No
- Poison Part:
- Bark
- Flowers
- Fruits
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Seeds
- Stems
