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. |
Photographs
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Super Mac'
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Black Star'