Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Mar 11, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Calla Lily
Calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) is a South African perennial producing elegant, pure white spathe flowers surrounding a yellow spadix above large, glossy arrow-shaped leaves. Native to marshes and streambanks, it is a classic cut flower and ornamental plant for moist, shaded to partly sunny spots. Popular in both garden beds and containers. Starting at $22.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Red, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Loam, Acidic, Well-drained, Wet
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Higher water demand in summer heat.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Grow in partial shade to partial sun; in NE Florida's intense heat, dappled or afternoon shade extends the blooming period and prevents leaf scorch. Avoid dense full shade, which reduces flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet; native to streambanks, calla lily tolerates temporary flooding but not stagnant, anaerobic conditions. In Florida, plant in amended raised beds with high organic matter, and water regularly during dry spells.
Amend planting beds with generous compost to improve moisture retention; avoid pure sand. Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in fall when planting. In NE Florida, plant rhizomes in fall through early spring for best establishment; avoid summer planting when heat and fungal pressure are highest.
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Common questions
Is Calla Lily a good plant for St. Augustine?
Calla Lily is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.