Are Calla Lilies Invasive? - Ask Extension
I was going to plant some calla lily bulbs but I heard they might be invasive. Is that so and should I avoid planting them in my garden?
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Are Calla Lilies Invasive? #864488
Asked April 14, 2024, 2:24 PM EDT
I was going to plant some calla lily bulbs but I heard they might be invasive. Is that so and should I avoid planting them in my garden?
Lane County Oregon
Expert Response
Thanks for your question. In our area, Pacific NW, it is not a problem. But in warmer climates it can be a problem. See the links below for more information. Enjoy your calla lilies!
"It has also become naturalized in warm parts of the U.S., such as in California, where it is an invasive species."
https://extension.umn.edu/flowers/calla-and-canna-lilies
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/zantedeschia/
"It has also become naturalized in warm parts of the U.S., such as in California, where it is an invasive species."
https://extension.umn.edu/flowers/calla-and-canna-lilies
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/zantedeschia/
