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Zantedeschia, Calla Lily 'Strawberry Parfait'

Zantedeschia

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

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

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Veined

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

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)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Regional

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

Racine, Wisconsin

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