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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.

Canna 'Striata' plant details

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