Tag: calla lily

Pig’s ear no more

by Ralph Mitchell
February 20, 2025

Some plants do not deserve the name they originally had. Take the Pig’s Ear for example. This name was once attached to the calla lily by Afrikaners who called this South African native Varkoor or pig’s ear. Horticulturists shared ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Calla Lily, Herbaceous Perennial, Pig’s Ear, Varkoor

Calla calling!

by Ralph Mitchell
April 4, 2019

One flowering bulb that always catches my eye in the garden center spring bulb displays is the calla lily. A member of the Aroid family, this flowering plant forms a spathe with a central spadix where the true flowers reside. The colorful part ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture,
Tags: Bulb, Calla Lily, Flowering

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