White Calla Lilies

Calla lilies (zantedeschia aethiopira) are some of the world’s most popular flowers. Native to Southern Africa, they are members of the Araceae family (they aren’t really lilies!). Calla lilies are frequently used in both wedding bouquets and funeral arrangements. At weddings they symbolize purity. At funerals, it symbolized rebirth and resurrection. Often associated with Easter, calla lilies have become a symbol for Irish nationalism since the 1916 Easter uprising.

I’ve photographed some lovely white calla lilies over the years – I hope you enjoy these photos of a few of them

Giant White Calla Lily © 2009 Patty Hankins