Is Calla Lily deer resistant?
Zantedeschia sp.
Toxic to cats and dogs if eaten
About Calla Lily
Calcium oxalate in every part is why deer refuse it and why it is toxic to pets. Hardy only from zone 8, and it naturalises invasively in mild wet regions.
Soil and care
- Soil pH
- 6 to 6.5
- Drainage
- Consistently moist
- Water
- High
- Spacing
- 12 to 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Moderate
Similar to Calla Lily
Other bulbs with the same deer rating.
- CamassiaCamassia leichtliniiZones 4–8Seldom damaged
- Canna LilyCanna sp.Zones 8–11, genus rangeSeldom damaged
- CrocusCrocus sp.Zones 3–8, genus rangeSeldom damaged
- Elephant EarColocasia esculentaZones 8–11Seldom damaged
- GladiolusGladiolus sp.Zones 7–10, genus rangeSeldom damaged
- Glory LilyGloriosa superbaZones 8–12Seldom damaged
Where Calla Lily grows
Hardy across most of these 23 states on zone range alone. Mountain and coastal areas sit outside the ranges used here, so check your own zone before ordering.
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Common questions about Calla Lily
- Is Calla Lily deer resistant?
- Calla Lily (Zantedeschia sp.) is rated Seldom Severely Damaged on the Rutgers NJAES four-tier scale. Light browsing at worst; rarely ruined.
- What hardiness zones does Calla Lily grow in?
- Calla Lily is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11. Outside that range it will either not survive winter or will struggle with summer heat. That is the range across the genus, so a named species or cultivar may be narrower.
- Does Calla Lily grow in shade?
- Yes. Calla Lily tolerates part shade, which makes it one of the options for a shaded bed where deer also browse.
- Is Calla Lily toxic to dogs or cats?
- Yes. The ASPCA lists Calla Lily as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Site it away from where animals graze, or choose something else if you have a dog that chews.