Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica)
Calla lily, also known as Altar lily
Zantedeschia, commonly known as the calla lily, is a popular ornamental plant that has earned the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Noteworthy cultivars of this plant include 'Crowborough', 'Green Goddess', 'Pink Mist', and 'Red Desire'. These cultivars are favored for use as cut flowers and thrive as rhizomatous perennials in warm climates.
Key Facts About Calla lily
Attributes of Calla lily
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
40 cm to 1 m
Spread
60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
4 mm to 7 mm
Flower Color
White Yellow
Scientific Classification of Calla lily
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Water plantains and allies
Family
Arum
Genus
Zantedeschia
Species
Calla lily
Toxicity
No specific poisoning method provided