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Golden Calla Lily (Zantedeschia elliottiana): Yellow Trumpet Blooms

Zantedeschia elliottiana, the Golden Calla Lily, is a tuberous perennial from the Araceae family, native to South Africa. It produces large, golden-yellow, funnel-shaped spathes surrounding a yellow spadix in late spring to summer.

The foliage is arrow-shaped and often white-spotted. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall, it prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, rich soil. Lift tubers in cold climates. A stunning cut flower and garden specimen. Synonyms include Calla elliottiana and Richardia elliottiana.

Taxonomic Details

Family:Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)
Genus:Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh)
Species:elliottiana (el-ee-ot-ee-AH-na)
Synonym:Calla elliottiana
Synonym:Richardia elliottiana

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