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Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form]

Also Known As

Zantedeschia aethiopica - super dwarf form
Dwarf Arum Lily
Dwarf Calla Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, aquatic, aroid

size

H: 20"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form] plant details

Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form]

Plant type: perennial aquatic aroid bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 20 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Zantedeschia aethiopica [super dwarf form]

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A very cute calla lily, given to us many years ago by Western Hills Nursery's Marshall Olbrich, and a very small, indeed, as the name suggests. To only about 20" tall and quickly clumping, with shiny green leaves that are only 4-5" across as are the typical white flowers. Easy among other perennials. Enjoying sun and well-drained soil, these are drought or standing water in the summer (only the summer!) tolerant. Evergreen to 20F or so, USDA zone 9; root hardy to below 0F, into zone 6 if well mulched.