Captain Black Calla Lily
Zantedeschia
Description | Dramatic black flowers emerge from a lush clump of thick, sword-like foliage from late spring through midsummer. Adds an exotic, tropical flair to any entryway, porch, or patio. An easy to grow and impressive cut flower. A frost-tender herbaceous perennial in warmer winter regions; may be overwintered indoors in colder regions. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil surface moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Late spring through midsummer |
Mature Size | Fast growing; reaches 18 in. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Compact Form |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Growth Habit | Vase-Shaped |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Sweet Flag (Acorus); Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla); Bee Balm (Monarda); Dahlia (Dahlia); Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica) |
Care | Provide enriched, well-drained soil; adapts to varied soil moisture when established. Remove old, faded foliage for a tidy appearance. In cold winter zones, move to a sunny indoor location or remove rhizomes and store in a cool, dry place. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Grow As Annual in All Zones
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Holiday Flowers & Plants 118 W. 28th St.
New York, New York 10001 -
Tropical Plants & Orchids Inc. 106 W 28th Street
New York, New York 10001 -
Foliage Garden 120 W. 28th St.
New York, New York 10001
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