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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 20 to 24 inches (50-60cm)
Leaves: Other: Maculate (spotted).
Fruit: Other: Berries green and firm when ripe. Peduncle bends toward the ground.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Purple black
Flower Time: Other: Seasonal
Underground structures: Tuber
Uses: Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Offsets
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP17,760 (2007)
Goes Dormant
Parentage: Purple Seedling x Pacific Pink

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Common names
  • Calla Lily

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Location: York, PA 17402
Date: 07/2013
Purple calla lily

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