This rhizomatous perennial has upright foliage that forms a compact clump. It has arrow-shaped spotted green leaves and the bright yellow funnel-shaped flowers appear singularly above the foliage during summer.   

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Zantedeschia elliottiana is of horticultural origin raised in South Africa and is not found in the wild. It prefers a very well drained organic rich sandy soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Yellow Calla Is grown for as flowers, clumping habit and its attractive foliage. It is planted around ponds or water features for a tropical effect. It is also grown in pots and tubs and the flowers and foliage are used in floral arrangements. It establishes from division in one season and is suitable for coastal regions. It is also planted along for perennial borders and used for colour contrast in parks and gardens. ID 85

Zantedeschia (zăn-te-DEE-shee-a) elliottiana (e-lee-o-tee-AH-na)
'Zantedeschia': after Italian botanical author Francesco Zantedeschi.

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)