Canna Lily
Canna Lily (Canna indica)
Canna Lily is a bold rhizomatous perennial grown for large tropical leaves and showy summer to fall flowers in red, orange, yellow, or bi-color tones. Upright, architectural clumps add instant impact to borders, poolside plantings, and large containers.
Distinctive Features
Striking foliage in green, bronze, or variegated forms pairs with tall flower spikes for long-season color. Fast growth and strong vertical habit create a dramatic focal element in sunny sites.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun for best flowering and sturdy stems.
- Soil: Fertile, well drained to moderately moist soil; tolerates periodically wet conditions.
- Water: Provide consistent moisture, especially during heat and active growth.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11; grow as an annual or lift rhizomes elsewhere.
- Mature Size: 3 to 6 ft tall and 2 to 3 ft wide, depending on cultivar and culture.
Ideal Uses
- Focal Point: Bold leaves and tall blooms create an immediate centerpiece.
- Mixed Borders: Adds height and summer color among perennials and shrubs.
- Poolside Plantings: Thrives in heat and humidity with a tropical look.
- Large Containers: Powers porch and patio displays with scale and presence.
- Mass Plantings: Creates high-impact swaths along fences and property lines.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly to keep soil evenly moist during the growing season.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms and remove tattered leaves to keep clumps tidy.
- Fertilizing: Feed monthly in summer with a balanced fertilizer to support vigorous growth.
- Mulching: Apply 2 to 3 inches of organic mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
- Notes: In zones colder than 8, dig rhizomes after frost, dry briefly, and store cool and dry until spring.
Why Choose Canna Lily?
- Long Season Color: Blooms for months in warm weather with steady care.
- Bold Architecture: Large leaves and upright habit deliver tropical impact.
- Heat Tolerant: Performs reliably through hot, humid summers.
- Versatile Placement: Equally effective in beds, borders, and large containers.
- Easy to Grow: Quick results from rhizomes with basic watering and feeding.
Plant in full sun with fertile, moisture-retentive soil, and feed regularly to maximize foliage size and continuous bloom.
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