{"title":"Aquatic Arum-lily","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eGenus: Zantedeschia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"268\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Araceae\u003cbr data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arum-lily, Calla Lily, Calla\u003cbr data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"252\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eZantedeschia\u003c\/em\u003e species are rhizomatous perennials prized for their elegant, trumpet-shaped flowers—actually colourful spathes surrounding a central spadix. These plants have lush, arrow-shaped leaves that may be plain green or speckled. While often called “lilies,” they are not true lilies and belong to the arum family. Arum-lilies are a popular choice for containers, water gardens, and cut flower arrangements due to their dramatic floral form and wide colour range in cultivated hybrids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"866\"\u003ePrefers full sun to part shade, especially in cooler climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"867\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eEnjoys rich, consistently moist but well-draining soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eIn Zone 5, grow as annuals or lift and store tubers for overwintering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eSuitable for pond margins or bog gardens (especially \u003cem data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eZ. aethiopica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eFertilize regularly during active growth for best blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eThe genus is named after Italian botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eOften used in wedding bouquets and symbolic of purity or rebirth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eWhile beautiful, all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested and may cause skin irritation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eZantedeschia aethiopica\u003c\/em\u003e is the classic white arum-lily, often used in formal garden designs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eThough commonly sold as tropicals, they tolerate cool summer temperatures well when properly cared for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-arum-lily.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}