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Zantedeschia, Arum Lily, Calla Lily 'Little Gem'

Zantedeschia

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)

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Synonym

Calla aethiopica

Richardia aethiopica

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Veined

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 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)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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MissPrimrose

Lowell, MA | October 2003 | positive

Blooms are an awesome lilac color. Easy to grow in containers; keep in basement or other frost-free place and forget them until spring!

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