Captain Safari calla lily

Zantedeschia 'Captain Safari'

PerennialAraceae

Captain Safari calla lily
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistant
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Bloom color
Yellow
Soil types
Loam, clay
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

AccentBorderContainerCut flowerLow maintenanceRain garden

Notes

'Captain Safari' calla lily (Zantedeschia 'Captain Safari') is a perennial for borders, containers, cut flower gardens, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, loamy or clay soil. It bears yellow blooms in spring, summer, and autumn on plants under 24 inches tall. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.

Pairs well with Pitcher plant, Lemongrass, and Mexican petunia.

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