Zantedeschia Aethiopica - Arum Lily, Wit varkoor (50 Seeds)

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Common Name: Arum Lily, Calla Lily, (Afr) Wit varkoor
Synonyms:
Plant Family: Araceae

Plant Type: perennial, evergreen, poisonous, medicinal

Growth habit: erect
Growth Rate: slow, mature size: 0.9m. high x 0.6m. wide

 

Colour: leaf- green, flower- white, stem- green

Season of interest: Summer
Position: full sun
Soil: moist, wet or waterlogged, clay, sandy, pH preference - Any, pH tolerance - Any
Hardiness: frost tender, , minimum 0°C, USDA zone 10 to 10
Origin: Africa, South

Description:
Clump forming, rhizomatous perennial from South Africa. Large glossy green leaves and bold pure white flower spathes from late spring to mid-summer. Evergreen in mild climates.

Cultivation:
Moist rich soil or grow as a marginal aquatic. Best in full sun. Not reliably hardy and will need protection in colder climates but will survive some frost if covered by a thick layer of mulch.

Propagation:
By division in spring. Also from seed sown in autumn.

Design and Other Uses:
Pond, waterside and wetland or bog.

Other Notes:
Severe stomach upset if eaten. Conatct with the skin may cause irritation.