| Botanical Name: | Zamtedescjoa |
| Life Cycle: | perennial bulb |
| Planting Time: | spring to early summer; plant tubers in fall if using as houseplants |
| Height: | 18" to 24" |
| Exposure: | full sun to light shade |
| Soil: | rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates areas too moist for other bulbs |
| Hardiness: | hardy to frost-free zones; bulbs can be dug up and stored over winter in cooler zones |
| Bloom Time: | late spring |
| Flower: | variety of colors |
| Foliage: | green |
| Propagation: | Seeds, division in early spring, basil cuttings in summer. |
| Suggested Use: | beds, borders, bouquets and flower arrangements |
| Growing Hints: | Calla Lilies need to be planted deeply for their size. Plant them at a depth of 4 inches, spacing each bulb 12 inches apart. In cooler zones, start bulbs indoors in late winter and transplant them in the spring when danger of frost has passed. Apply a bulb fertilizer monthly during the active growing season. Calla Lillies can also be grown as house plants if placed in a sunny window. Most Calla Lilies need a rest period after flowering, so gradually withhold water until the leaves die back and let plants rest for 2 to 3 months before resuming watering to encourage new growth.
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| Interesting Facts: | Calla Lilies are often used in wedding bouquets because their meaning signifies magnificence and beauty. |
