Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
South Africa, Swaziland
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Passionfruit, Fire glow, Gem rose, Blaze, Crystal blush
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Tiny
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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, Sand
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 dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot, Root rot, Thripes
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas, Vomiting
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Zantedeschia Aethiopica
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Calla Lily
Irish Moss
In Hindi
Calla Lily
आयरिश काई
In German
Calla-Lilien-
Irish Moss
In French
Lys calla
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Cala
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Calla κρίνος
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Calla
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Calla Lily
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Calla Lilium
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Family
Araceae
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Zantedeschia
Minuartia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Zantedeschieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Calla Lily and Irish Moss
Season and care of Calla Lily and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Calla Lily and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calla Lily season is Autumn, Spring and Summer and Irish Moss season is Autumn, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Calla Lily is Clay, Loamy and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calla Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Calla Lily and Irish Moss Physical Information
Calla Lily and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Calla Lily height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Calla Lily and Irish Moss are as follows:
Calla Lily flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Calla Lily leaf color: Dark Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Calla Lily and Irish Moss
Care of Calla Lily and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calla Lily pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Calla Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.