Family: Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Zantedeschia (zan-te-DES-kee-uh) (Info) Cultivar: Hercules
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Category: Bulbs
Height: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing: 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Blooms all year Blooms repeatedly
Foliage: Grown for foliage Evergreen Variegated Mottled
Other details: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Flowers are good for cutting Provides winter interest Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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