Thursday, April 30, 2009

Another "Lily," but Not Daylily

This is a really neat photo that my wife took yesterday and sent to me. It's a giant calla lily growing in my yard. The leaves are so lush and striated and tropical! The giant callas really love my area of Louisiana and perform like champs. Mine are growing in almost complete shade and still going strong putting out lots of blooms. Just plunk them in the ground and give them plenty of water, unless you live north of zone 8. If you live north of zone 8, do the same in a large pot. This plant comes back well for me after freezes, but I don't think it can take the ground freezing.

5 comments:

Dirt Princess said...

I love callas, I have never tried growing them. I didn't think they would do well in our zone...but you proved that wrong

Rachel Greene said...

that is really pretty!

Beautiful Rose Surprised(not) said...

Dave, are calla flowers your greates love after roses, or before roses? I wonder which is it.

Davy Barr said...

Roses are definitely my favorite. Though I like callas, I doubt they would make my top 5 list.

Rose Tristesse said...

what is your top 5 list then?