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Zantedeschia

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Family

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Pollock, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive

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neutral

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negative

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