Ohio State University Plant Dictionary

Scientific Name:
Zantedeschia aethiopica

Family:
Calla Lily

Family:
Araceae

Description:
Calla Lily is composed of many basal sagittate leaves and very attractive, funnelform flowers composed of a curled spathe and yellow spadix, all of which arise from the tender rhizomes underground. It is usually planted in partial shade in moist to permanently wet, organically-enriched soils.

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