Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’

The ‘Green Goddess’ Lily

With good green foliage year-round and striking green and white flowers in spring to summer Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’ is a favourite with gardeners and florists alike.

It is very easy care, and a lot less funereal in appearance to the white variety. This is a plant that grows from rhizomes, over time it will spread to form a large clump.

The flowers appear on tall stems and are held high in the foliage. This is an excellent plant to grow in a shaded position where the flowers add interest in spring through summer.

Care

This is a very easy to grow variety, it does prefer a damp soil, however it will tolerate dry spells as long as it is grown out of direct sun.

1. Dig in well rotted compost and aged manure before planting
2. Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
3. Mulch around the plant to keep moist.

Propagation

Propagate by dividing the tubers or rhizomes in winter.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’
• Common Names – Green Goddess Lily
• Climate – Temperate climates to Cool Temperate.
• Soil Humus – Well drained humus rich and moist soils.
• Position – Dappled shade
• Frost tolerant – No
• Height – To 80 cms
• Spread – Will form a clump to 1m over time.
• Foliage – Mid to deep green
• Flowers – Large green and white
• Flowering period – Spring to summer.
• Growth Rate – Medium to fast.

Zantedeschia aethiopica ‘Green Goddess’ is available for sale from the following nurseries

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