Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Swamps
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Calla Lily
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Calla Lily
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Lys calla
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Cala
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Calla
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Calla Lily
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Campanulales
Family
Araceae
Lobeliaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Calla Lily and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.