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| Category: Bulb |
| Family: Araceae (Arums) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 2-4 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Zantedeschia aethiopica (White Calla Lily) - A herbaceous perennial that forms a large clump of arrow-shaped leaves to 2-4 feet tall that arise from fleshy rhizomes. This species of calla can be evergreen on the coast if irrigated during summer months but is otherwise summer dormant. In colder climates they can freeze back with a frost but quickly recover. In coastal irrigated gardens flowering is often year-round or in late winter to early summer if not irrigated. The large white trumpet-shaped bract (spathe) surrounds the spike of fragrant yellow flowers, or spadix, in the center and is borne on 3 foot tall thick stalks. Plant in full coastal sun or light shade with seasonally or year round moist soil. This plant is suitable to a dry garden as it persists in gardens without supplemental irrigation but is also useful in well-irrigated gardens or along the edge of a pond. It is native to southern Africa in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Common names include Lily of the Nile, Calla lily, Arum Lily and in South Africa, where they are particularly abundant as Pig Lilies. All parts of this plant are poisonous The genus is named for 19th century Italian botanist Francesco Zantedeschia. The specific epithet aethiopica means of Ethiopian or Africa.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Zantedeschia aethiopica .
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