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    • Photo of Canna 'Striata' foliage by Leafari

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    Also Known As

    • Canna 'Bengal Tiger'
    • Canna 'Pretoria'
    • Canna generalis 'Aureostriata'

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 5'-6'
    • W: 1'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    4"x 5" | $22

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    Canna 'Striata' plant details

    Canna 'Striata' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with gold, green and variegated foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Canna 'Striata'

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: cannaceae
    Foliage: deciduous gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Striata'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    You've likely seen it . . . marveled at it . . . this canna. It's a favorite for it's impressive height, dramatically striped leaves and bright orange flowers. Pretoria not only looks wonderful, it's a super performer. Also known as Canna Bengal Tiger, for obvious reasons, it's a recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

    By: Leafari

    Huge melon orange blooms on 36-48" plants. The verigated zebra striped foliage alternates between bands of cream-yellow and green. Zones 7-10. Hummingbird attractant. Blooms all summer long.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Canna Pretoria (Bengal Tiger) considered by many to be the most beautiful canna of them all. The foliage alone is outstanding for this hybrid. A bright yellow leaf with dark green stripes and a slight red rim around the edge of the leaf. The flowers are very large and bright orange. Plants grow to 6 feet tall and is a heavy flowering canna. It never fails to put on a show every year here in my garden. Virus Free Tested. Foliage: Bright yellow foliage with green stripes Flowers: Large bright orange flowers Height: 6 to 7 feet tall

    By: Brian's Botanicals

    Large tropical golden-yellow tiger-striped leaves are show-stopping in large containers. 6' stems bearing orange flowers throughout the summer.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Orange flowers with variegated foliage. Grows to 5 ft tall. Full-part sun. zone 7. Moist soil.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Canna 'Striata' plant

    How to Grow Canna 'Striata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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