Large White Calla Lily
Best elegant perennial for gardeners seeking deer-resistant, moisture-loving landscape accents.
The Large White Calla Lily is an herbaceous perennial known for its classic beauty, often featured in weddings. It develops a sturdy mound of leathery, shiny green, arrow-shaped leaves. Stems bear striking white, funnel-shaped flowers accented by a yellow spadix. This variety thrives when kept consistently moist and is excellent for pondside planting or general garden use. It grows to about 24 to 36 inches tall with a spread of 3 feet, offering bold trumpet-shaped blooms from early summer into early fall. Deer tend to avoid this plant.
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#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Size
1
/ gallon container
Who it's for
- Floral enthusiasts creating sophisticated indoor arrangements
- Gardeners seeking an elegant, high-impact focal point
- Landscapers wanting consistent, reliable summer color
Who should skip it
- Gardeners struggling with precise irrigation or poor drainage
- Landscapers needing year-round, evergreen foliage displays
- Families with curious pets or small children
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking white blooms provide a sophisticated focal point for any garden.
Pest Resistance
Reliable deer resistance keeps your landscape looking pristine without extra effort.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from pondside borders to elegant container arrangements.
Maintenance Ease
Requires consistent moisture to maintain its lush, healthy appearance.
Floral Longevity
Provides a steady display of blooms from early summer through fall.
Safety Profile
Toxic properties necessitate careful placement away from curious pets and children.
Key Specs
Size
1 gallon container
Mature Height
Up to 3 feet tall with flowers
Mature Spread
3 feet
Spacing
Approximately 24 inches apart when massed
Growth Rate
Medium
Toxicity
Parts are known to be toxic to humans and animals
Recommended Use
Accent, Mass Planting, General Garden Use, Container Planting
Features
- Bears bold white, trumpet-shaped flowers with yellow throats
- Attractive glossy, pointy leaves remain dark green throughout the season
- Excellent for cutting arrangements
- Forms a sturdy mound of foliage
- Somewhat tolerant of urban pollution
- Suitable for use as a 'thriller' in container combinations
- Deer resistant
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and striking visual appeal of the Large White Calla Lily. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust health upon purchase and the impressive size of the pure white blooms. Many feel the plant instantly elevates their garden or indoor space, making it a reliable choice for dramatic elegance. The consensus confirms that this calla lily delivers significant aesthetic impact and lasting performance, justifying the investment.
Know before you buy
For mass plantings, space your Calla Lilies approximately 24 inches apart. This allows enough room for the foliage to form a full, healthy mound as they reach their mature spread of 3 feet.
These lilies are excellent for container gardening and work particularly well as a 'thriller' plant in mixed arrangements. Just ensure the pot is large enough to accommodate their mature size and keep the soil consistently moist.
No, the Large White Calla Lily is toxic if ingested. It is best to plant them in areas where pets or small children are not likely to nibble on the foliage or flowers.
You generally do not need to worry; this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, they typically avoid the taste and texture of Calla Lilies.
This plant thrives in moisture, so you should keep the soil consistently damp. They are an excellent choice for pondside planting or areas of the garden that stay naturally wet.
Yes, their striking, trumpet-shaped blooms are perfect for cutting. They make elegant additions to floral arrangements and hold up well once cut.
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