Stunning Sophistication from south Africa

Callas originate from tropical South Africa.

A maroon calla lily cultivar.

Callas are suitable for mixed borders.

The white petal is not a petal at all but a bract, or spathe. The yellow spike is called the spadix.

Deadhead flowers so they don't form seeds, which deplete the plant's energy.

Pink calla lily (Z. rehmannii).

Calla lilies are summer stunners.

Arrow shaped foliage emerge from underground rhizomes and bear no stems.

As a cut flower, pink lilies represent admiration and gratitude.

Calla lilies make a bold and lush tropical statement.

An orange mango cultivar called 'Mango'.

A lush perennial planting of pure white calla lilies grown in USDA Zone 8.

Callas prefer full sun, but don't mind partial shade, especially in hot climates.

Since callas prefer moist soils, they are perfect marginal pond plants.

A burgundy calla lily.

Calla lilies are not lilies at all, but arums and are related to Jack-in-the-pulpits.