Zones 5, 6, 8, 9, 12-27, 29, H1, H2
Full, Partial, Shade
Ample, Moderate, Minimal
Zantedeschia
Calla
Araceae
Perennials
Clumps of long-stalked, shiny rich green, usually arrow-shaped leaves, sometimes spotted in white. Flower bract (spathe) surrounds a central spike (spadix) tightly covered with tiny true flowers.
Zantedeschia aethiopicaTo 2–4 ft. tall,with unspotted leaves to 1/2 ft. long, 10 in.wide. In spring (sometimes continuing into summer), pure or creamy white spathes to 8 in. long appear on stems slightly taller than foliage.
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