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Zantedeschia aethiopica

Family Araceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   8a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H4 - G1   Australia:   2 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Zantedeschia aethiopica (calla lily) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, white and fragrant blooms during mid-spring to mid-fall. The showy glossy foliage is medium green in colour, coarse in texture and evergreen. A specimen plant, Zantedeschia aethiopica (calla lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, house plant, foundation, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Zantedeschia aethiopica tolerates wet sites.