Calla Lily 'Naomi' (Zantedeschia 'Naomi')

Calla lily 'Naomi' (Zantedeschia 'Naomi', also called 'Naomi Campbell') is a striking hybrid calla cultivar with deep purple, almost black, trumpet-shaped spathes. A member of the Araceae family, it's a dramatic cut flower and container plant.

Description

Rhizomatous perennial 18–24 inches tall. Leaves are arrow-shaped, green, sometimes white-spotted. Spathe is deep, velvety purple-black, 4–5 inches long, with a yellow spadix. Blooms late spring to summer. Long-lasting cut flower.

Growing Conditions

• Zones: 8–10 (rhizomes lifted in colder zones).
• Light: Full sun to part shade.
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained.
• Water: Consistent moisture; boggy conditions tolerated.
• Planting: Plant rhizomes 3–4 inches deep, 12 inches apart in spring.

Care & Maintenance

Feed monthly with balanced fertilizer. Lift rhizomes in fall in zones 7 and below; store dry at 50–60°F. Divide every 2–3 years. Remove spent spathes.

Uses

Cut flowers, containers, water garden margins, tropical beds. Dramatic in modern arrangements.

Potential Issues

Rhizome rot in wet, cold soil. Aphids, spider mites. Spathe may green with age.

A sultry, near-black calla that adds gothic elegance to gardens and vases.