Calla and Canna lilies

Both are great in the garden. I realized I didn't yet have any calla lilies in my three year old garden, so I planted a bulb for a yellow plant. I bought a bulb for a purple plant but can't figure out which side goes up, as there are no visible roots. So I put it in some moist potting soil and hope some roots will grow. Then I will know which side is up! You can buy calla lilies as bulbs or as plants.

And don't forget canna lilies. The name is similar but they are a different plant - tropical looking with bright flowers in late summer (very late in my garden and lasting until October). You can also plant as bulbs now or wait until the nurseries have them available as plants (more expensive).