Color:

Calla Lily

Zantedeschia aethiopica

Bulb

Popular

Elegant trumpet-shaped flowers with smooth, sculptural form. Modern and sophisticated. White is classic, but colors available. Not a true lily. Symbol of magnificent beauty.

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer, Year-round

Habitat

Temperate

Where to Buy

Find local florists carrying Calla Lily

Where are you located?

Enter your location to see nearby florists

Perfect For

WeddingFuneralSympathyAnniversary

Care & Vase Life

Stays fresh for 7 to 14 days

when properly cared for

Hollow stems - cut underwater to prevent air locks

Use tall, narrow vases to support elegant stems

Stems may curve toward light - rotate vase for straight stems

Mist the spathe occasionally to maintain freshness

Hollow stems - cut underwater

Change water every 2-3 days

Support elegant stems with vase

Avoid hot locations

Fragrance Profile

No Scent

Calla lilies have no fragrance

Safety Information

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to Humans

Contains calcium oxalate crystals. Causes mouth/throat irritation, drooling, and difficulty swallowing if chewed. Skin contact may cause irritation.

Fun Facts

Despite the name, calla lilies are not true lilies - they're related to philodendrons

The "flower" is actually a modified leaf called a spathe surrounding tiny true flowers

Georgia O'Keeffe made calla lilies famous through her large-scale paintings

They symbolize magnificent beauty and were associated with the Greek goddess Hera

Origin & History

Native to Southern Africa

Calla lilies are native to southern Africa, particularly South Africa and Malawi. Swedish botanist Carolus Linnaeus misnamed them "calla" (Greek for beautiful) in the 18th century. They became fashionable in Victorian England and were later immortalized by artist Georgia O'Keeffe in the 1920s.