Zantedeschia, Arum Lily, Calla Lily 'Captain Samos'

Zantedeschiaaethiopica

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)
Species
aethiopica (ee-thee-OH-pik-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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Denver, CO | November 2005 | negative

With flowers low in the foliage, the most shaded blooms came out a muddy brown with muddy gold edges. I was disappointed. Photos by the...Read More

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Charleston, SC (Zone 9a) | July 2005 | neutral

Vendor photos and descriptions indicate that this one should be a deep, rich violet with a white ring at the top edge. Mine is growing u...Read More

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