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Zantedeschia elliottiana

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

Synonym:Calla elliottiana
Synonym:Richardia elliottiana

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
Full Sun
Light Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Mottled

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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5 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	nanabest1	On Jul 26, 2007, nanabest1 from Clarkston, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: I bought this plant from our regional tech school plant department. I potted it and it has bloomed very nicely. I even took it with me to our place in northern Michigan and it did very well there too. How do I separate it for additional plants? nanabest1
Positive	JamesCO	On Nov 1, 2005, JamesCO from Grand Junction, CO (Zone 7a) wrote: This is the only Zant. variety that bloomed (or grew at all) in the deep shade of my tree. It is still much better in sun. A very clear yellow with good shape. A strong grower; feed regularly.
Positive	possumtrot	On Jul 5, 2005, possumtrot from Calvert City, KY (Zone 7a) wrote: I have had this very beautiful plant in my garden for 3 years now. It bloomed great the first year and the second it only had folage. This year I got 2 huge flowers on it. The folage is great by its self but the deep yellow flower just makes it better.
Positive	shortcm	On Aug 18, 2004, shortcm from Wilmington, DE (Zone 7b) wrote: I'm growing this in zone 7a and it's spreading yearly. The color is clear yellow, no red or orange in it.
Positive	islandgirl192	On Oct 21, 2003, islandgirl192 wrote: I recently found the Calla Lily's pH requirement (6-6.5); and other information; namely, the roots are dangerous if eaten, as they contain oxalic acid. Symptoms include swelling and burning of the tongue and mouth, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California
Garberville, California
Wilmington, Delaware
Fountain, Florida
Keystone Heights, Florida
Jacksonville, Illinois
Calvert City, Kentucky
Boyne Falls, Michigan
Clarkston, Michigan
San Antonio, Texas

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