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Spring–Summer
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia aethiopica
Family: Araceae
Heady & Exoticclean floralwaxy
SeasonSpring–Summer
OriginSouthern Africa
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Heady & Exotic · Spring–Summer bloomer
The calla lily is the perfection of sculptural elegance, its pure white spathe furling around a golden spadix, with a clean, slightly waxy floral sweetness that suggests tropical luxury.
Symbolism & Meaning
magnificent beauty, resurrection, purity
In the Victorian language of flowers, calla lily means “Magnificent beauty”.
Habitat & Environment
Southern Africa
Calla Lily is native to Southern Africa.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameZantedeschia aethiopica
- FamilyAraceae
- Native ToSouthern Africa
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
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