Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Super Mac' (Super Mac Cala lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyAraceae
GenusZantedeschia
Speciesaethiopica
Cultivar'Super Mac'
CategoryBulbs, Tropicals

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height90-120 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionThese are not true lilies but are from the Araceae family. The flowers are stemless; flowers and leaves permeate directly from the rhizomes.
LandscapeWorks well in ponds or in water gardens. They are good potted or house plants.
PestsJapaneese beetles can feed on the leaves and flowers. Rhizome rot may also occur.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLarge arrowhead shaped.
Flower DescriptionTrumpet shaped, creamy white.

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