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Araceae
Green Goddess Calla
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess'
renewal.
- Family
- Araceae
- Genus
- Zantedeschia
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- perennial bulb
- Height
- 24-36 inches
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, rich, well-drained
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 8-10
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The elegant green-and-white spathe is not actually a petal but a modified leaf surrounding the true flowers on the spadix.
- Green Goddess calla lilies are extremely popular in high-end floral design for their sculptural, modern look.
- Despite the name 'calla lily,' these plants are not true lilies and belong to the arum family.
- The plant is considered invasive in parts of Australia and California where it has escaped cultivation.
- Each Green Goddess bloom can last two to three weeks in a vase, making it one of the longest-lasting cut flowers.
Color meanings
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rebirth
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natural beauty