Photo of Canna 'Purple Haze' flower, foliage by Brian's Botanicals

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Canna 'Purple Haze'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Canna 'Purple Haze' plant details

Canna 'Purple Haze' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with purple foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'Purple Haze'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen purple
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Purple Haze'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Canna Purple Haze (Flower Power Series ) this is one of our newest hybrids to be introduced to the market. The leaves are extremely dark purple almost black in full sun. It grows to 5 to 6 feet in one season. The flowers are held above the foliage and are a super bright orange. It is one of my favorite dark leaf plants and we are happy to finally be able offer the first plants this spring. If you like dark contrasting plants this is one that of the best to work with.

Gardening facts about Canna 'Purple Haze' plant

How to Grow Canna 'Purple Haze'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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