Zantedeschia aethiopica (Lily of the Nile, Calla or Easter or Arum Lily, Varkoor)
Botanical Information
Family | Araceae |
Genus | Zantedeschia |
Species | aethiopica |
Category | Bulbs, Tropicals |
Origin | Southern Africa |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -12- 4 |
Temperature (°F) | 10 - 40 |
Height | 60 - 90 cm |
Spread | 45 - 60 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | By division. |
Cultivation | Moist soil in full sunlight. |
Pests | Rhizome rot, aphids and Japanese beetles. |
Leaf Description | Broad, arrow shaped dark green leaves up to 45 cm long. |
Flower Description | The Inflorescences are large, produced in spring, summer and autumn, with a pure white spathe up to 25 cm and a yellow spadix up to 90 mm long. |