Photo of Canna 'Ermine' by Karl Gercens III

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Canna 'Ermine'

Also Known As

  • Ermine Canna Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Canna 'Ermine' plant details

Canna 'Ermine' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun 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 'Ermine'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: cannaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, rare, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Ermine'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hybrid is still regarded as the closest to white that is available in the canna family. This 3' tall clumper is topped all summer with very large, creamy white flowers, flushed with pale yellow toward the center. C. 'Ermine' will allow designers to create some exciting and distinctive new color combinations in the summer garden. We are excited to make available this very rare and sought-after hybrid. Zones 7-10. Hummingbird attractant. Blooms all summer long.

Gardening facts about Canna 'Ermine' plant

How to Grow Canna 'Ermine'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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