Zantedeschia aethiopica-Burgundy

Calla lily-Burgundy                                                                                           

                                      ID #726

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The calla lilies are a beautiful genus of flowers that have been enjoyed by humans for centuries. It grows from a type of bulb called a rhizome and produces very large green leaves, typically covered with light colored spots.

Native from Africa calla is not a lily and not a calla either but a genus on its own.

Very popular garden plant that comes in many colors and sizes.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: 10 inches x 10 inches PLANT TYPE: Perennial bulb/rhyzome GROWTH RATE: medium TEXTURE: medium LIGHT: sun to part shade WATER: medium to dry SOIL: rich and well drain. Can stay outdoor in ground in NC
As observed in Eastern NC. BLOOMS: burgundy/ black FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: leaves are green with white sparkles, medium size with velvety very dark burgundy flowers.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Stonehenge *Transplanted rhizomes from Mooring Hitch Gardens fall 2013. Some rhizomes left behind so that flowers will be at both gardens. June 2014 first flower appears and deer do not seem to have any interest on it. ../MH_Gardens/Welcome.htmlshapeimage_4_link_0

June 2014

June 2012

Additional Information: Present from my daughter Jenny, a present from her students, she has no place to plant it as she is soon moving out of State. *

June 2014

Front yard/ across from front door

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