Zantedeschia Species, Golden Calla Lily, Yellow Arum

Zantedeschiaelliottiana

Family
Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus
Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)
Species
elliottiana (el-ee-ot-ee-AH-na)
Synonym
Calla elliottiana
Richardia elliottiana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Veined
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-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:

Yarnell, Arizona

Citrus Heights, California

GARBERVILLE, California

San Diego, California

Wilmington, Delaware

Fountain, Florida

Keystone Heights, Florida

Roswell, Georgia

Jacksonville, Illinois

Calvert City, Kentucky

Compton, Maryland

Plymouth, Massachusetts

Boyne Falls, Michigan

Clarkston, Michigan

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Kingsport, Tennessee

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) | September 2013 | neutral

Yes, this calla grows in San Diego. But you cannot let it dry out, and it is very sensitive to cold. I loved mine, but it died :(

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Palm Coast, FL (Zone 9b) | July 2009 | positive

I have some calla lilies in my rose bed that have overwintered in the soil with no protection other than the mulch that I use around the ...Read More

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Clarkston, MI (Zone 5b) | July 2007 | positive

I bought this plant from our regional tech school plant department.
I potted it and it has bloomed very nicely. I even took it wit...Read More

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Denver, CO | November 2005 | positive

This is the only Zant. variety that bloomed (or grew at all) in the deep shade of my tree. It is still much better in sun. A very clear...Read More

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Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a) | July 2005 | positive

I have had this very beautiful plant in my garden for 3 years now. It bloomed great the first year and the second it only had folage. Thi...Read More

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Wilmington, DE (Zone 7b) | August 2004 | positive

I'm growing this in zone 7a and it's spreading yearly. The color is clear yellow, no red or orange in it.

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| October 2003 | positive

I recently found the Calla Lily's pH requirement (6-6.5); and other information; namely, the roots are dangerous if eaten, as they contai...Read More

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