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Family: Cannaceae
(kan-AY-see-ee) Genus: Canna (KAN-uh) Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh) Synonym:Canna compacta Synonym:Canna edulis Synonym:Canna limbata Synonym:Canna lutea Synonym:Canna patens
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Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) Sun Exposure Full SunBloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Red Scarlet (dark red) Orange Red-Orange Gold (yellow-orange) Bright Yellow Bloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerMid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall Mid Fall Blooms repeatedly Foliage Grown for foliageGood Fall Color Smooth |
Other details UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seedsProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedFoliage Color Blue-GreenBurgundy/Maroon Dark/Black Orange/Apricot Bloom Characteristics UnknownWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsWhere to Grow Unknown |