Common
name: "Water Calla Lily"
Latin name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Native
to: South Africa
Zone: 8 - 10
Winter hardy: No
Water depth: 1" - 10"
Pond size: Medium to Large
Flowers: Yes, white spathe
Height: 30" - 36"
Spread: 24"
Pests: Leaf spot
Sunshine:
Pictured:
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Photo:
Missouri Botanic Gardens
Cultural
information: To bad this plant is native to
tropical regions because its a real beauty. The "Water Calla
Lily" has large, bright green glossy leaves to 16" in
length. During the summer it can produce large white spathe shaped
flowers to 10" in length, with a yellow spadice.
Set pre-started plants in spring after all danger of frost has
passed, at the ponds
edge or directly in the pond utilizing baskets at a maximum depth of
10". When grown in a shady area the plant will elongate and
reach the maximum specs listed above. "Water Calla Lily"
flowers can be cut and used as a cut flower. If your lucky enough
to have a greenhouse pond... move the plant indoors the first week
of September... or before first frost. Remove any dead or dying
foliage and flowers as it appears.
