This is one of our favorite centerpieces in the garden. It is native to southern Africa, and also comes in a variety of colors. We prefer these white ones. Georgia O'Keeffe's paintings of the calla lily show off its sensual form.
The scientific name comes from the word for "star," referring to the form of the flower. It's another flower that happily attracts the bees in our garden.
Another of our favorites, which we grow in pots. It is native to southern Africa.