Common Name | Calla Lily |
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Family | Araceae |
Genus | Zantedeschia |
species | -- |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP14926 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | -- |
Flower Color | Black, Red |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping, Upright |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 8, 9, 10, 11 |
How Different? | Very black flowers and leaves with black edges and petioles. |
Landscape Value | Mixed beds, container or borders. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 28" / 12" / 30" |
Soil (Garden) | Humus, rich and moist. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers moist soil. |
Special Uses | Cut Flower, Deep South |
Comments | Can be lifted and stored dry in a frost free area in colder climates. Does very well in containers. |
Zantedeschia ‘Edge of Night’ (‘Black Star’)
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
The dramatic richly colored 3″ flowers resemble black velvet and add a new dimension to this popular group of plants. Black edges outline the glossy green, silver-flecked leaves and provide the perfect backdrop for the floral display. 'Edge of Night' has a multitude of uses including mixed containers and garden plantings. In colder regions of the country, 'Edge of Night' can also be moved indoors for winter-long enjoyment. One of Europe's most popular cut flowers comes to American gardeners via TERRA NOVA® Nurseries.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 8-11
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 28″ / 12″ / 30″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | — |
pH | 6.0 – 7.0 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 8 – 10 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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