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Zantedeschia, Calla Lily 'Captain Palermo'

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

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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bloomheaven

| February 2007 | neutral

The flower is nearly black with gently ruffled edges. The leaves are dark green, lance shaped with speckles.

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