One of the most elegant and beautiful of the flowers that bloom in our spring gardens is the common calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica). Clumps of calla lilies in bloom never fail to attract ... Dear Master Gardener: I overwintered my calla lily rhizomes and they are in good shape, but sprouting.

Understanding the Context

When and how should I plant them? Answer: The elegant and beautiful calla lily is not a true lily ... The Florida Times-Union: Garden Q&A: Calla lilies are easy to plant and grow What can you tell me about growing calla lilies? The calla lily grows from an underground structure called a rhizome and produces very large green leaves, typically covered with lighter-colored spots.

Key Insights

Technically, calla lily flowers are tiny and located on the yellow column, which is botanically known as a spadix. The showy white structure is a modified leaf called the spathe. This flower structure ... NOLA.com: GREEN THUMB: Plant calla lilies now for a long-lived, graceful addition to the garden GREEN THUMB: Plant calla lilies now for a long-lived, graceful addition to the garden Staten Island Advance: Fragrant calla lilies add a touch of elegance to the garden STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Who isn’t impressed when coming upon a bed of exotic calla lilies, their elegant, trumpet-shaped blooms exuding a light fragrance that fills the garden?

Final Thoughts

Sometimes referred to as ... Brainerd Dispatch: Ask the Master Gardener: Get a head start by planting calla lilies in pots Ask the Master Gardener: Get a head start by planting calla lilies in pots