Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess' (Arum lily 'Green Goddess')

Botanical name

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess'

Other names

Arum lily 'Green Goddess'

Genus

Zantedeschia Zantedeschia

Variety or Cultivar

'Green Goddess' _ 'Green Goddess' is a perennial suitable for ponds or bog gardens. It has white spathes, flushed green with yellow spadices held on tall stems above large dark-green leaves.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming, Upright

Toxicity

All parts may cause severe discomfort if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

Colour

Flower

White, Flushed green, Yellow in Spring; Flushed green, Yellow, White in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods

Division

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess' (Arum lily 'Green Goddess') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Bog garden, Waterside

Cultivation

Plant in loam soil (ideally in planting baskets) in water up to 30cm deep, in full sun. Protect overwintering plants by removing the baskets and storing them in a frost-free environment.

Soil type

Clay, Loamy

Soil drainage

Boggy damp conditions, Pond/In water

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Tender in frost (H3)

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Green Goddess' (Arum lily 'Green Goddess')

Common pest name

Powdery mildew: cotton; Powdery mildew: eggplant; Powdery mildew: pepper; Powdery mildew: tomato

Scientific pest name

Leveillula taurica

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Present (Limited)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Believed to be present and no statutory action is being taken. Status needs to be confirmed by survey.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/