What Are the Varieties of Calla Lilies?

Zantedeschia aethiopica

• The calla lily Zantedeschia aethiopica has the common name of giant white arum lily. This species of calla lily is a rhizomatous, herbaceous, perennial plant. The plant acts like an evergreen in regions with plentiful rain and average temperatures; however, in areas with dry seasons, this calla lily performs like a deciduous plant. The foliage of the giant white arum lily is dark green with 16-inch-long arrow-shaped leaves. The plant develops a pure white blossom with a golden-colored 6- to 10-inch-long spathe.

Zantedeschia albomaculata

• The spotted arum lily (Zantedeschia albomaculata) reaches heights of 3 feet tall with 18-inch-long deep green, pointed leaves. This species of calla lily is a deciduous plant with translucent white spots on its foliage. The blossoms of the spotted arum lily have 4- to 5-inch-long spathe. The flower ranges in color from ivory to cream and pink to purple.

Zantedeschia elliottiana

• The golden arum lily (Zantedeschia elliottiana) is a 3-foot-tall calla lily. The foliage of the golden arum lily forms in an oval shape and is decorated with white spots. The leaves are 18 inches in length and a dark green color. The Zantedeschia elliottiana species of calla lily is a deciduous plant. The golden arum lily blooms with 4- to 6-inch-long spathe in a golden yellow hue.

Zantedeschia jucunda

• The Zantedeschia jucunda is a 2-foot-tall deciduous, perennial plant. The leaves of the Zantedeschia jucunda have a triangular form with oval-shaped blotches. The flower of the Zantedeschia jucunda has a 4-inch-long spathe. The blossom is a large, showy flower in a dark yellow hue with purplish spots.

Zantedeschia pentlandii

• The Zantedeschia pentlandii is a 2-foot-tall calla lily with deciduous foliage. The leaves are a yellowish-green shade. The blossom of the Zantedeschia pentlandii is a narrow, tubular flower with a lengthy 4-inch-long spathe. The flower forms in a lemon yellow hue with purple spatter marks.

Zantedeschia rehmannii

• The pink arum lily (Zantedeschia rehmannii) develops into a 3-foot-tall calla lily. The pink arum lily is a deciduous plant. The lance-shaped leaves are 18 inches long in a deep green hue with spots; the hybrids of the Zantedeschia rehmannii typically do not have spots. The bud of the pink arum lily has a thin, tubular appearance with a 4- to 5-inch-long spathe. The color of the flower is white, pink, red or deep purple.