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Canna indica

Also Known As

  • Canna edulis
  • Indian Shot
  • Queensland Arrowroot

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-7'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Canna indica plant details

Canna indica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna indica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna indica

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A desirable & hard to find Canna for those (like me) who find the commonly available Cannas too garish. In Summertime, the lovely flowers appear with their slender, deep red petals on dark, upright stems, followed shortly by pretty, red seed capsules containing smooth, black, BB-like seed, once used as a substitute for shotgun pellets. Best adapted to warm, Summer climates. In areas where soil freezes deeply, lift & store over winter. Cutting each stem to the ground after bloom will inspire new shoots. Rich soil is best. Regular watering is best during growth & bloom. Sunset zones 6-9 & 12-24.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Canna indica plant

How to Grow Canna indica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Width: 1'-4'

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