Zantedeschia, Calla Lily
Zantedeschia 'Lavender'

Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus: Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)
Cultivar: Lavender

Category
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured
Veined

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly 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