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    • Photo of Canna 'Semaphore' flower, foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Canna 'Semaphore'

    Also Known As

    • Canna 'Pacific Beauty'
    • Pacific Beauty Canna Lily

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6'
    • W: 1'

    planting zones

    • 7b-10b

    Canna 'Semaphore' plant details

    Canna 'Semaphore' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue, purple and variegated foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly 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 'Semaphore'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: cannaceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue, purple and variegated
    Mature size: 1 FT wide, 6 FT tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer
    Uses: big leaves, border plant, container plant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Canna 'Semaphore'

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

    Gardening facts about Canna 'Semaphore' plant

    How to Grow Canna 'Semaphore'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Canna 'Striata'

    aka Canna 'Bengal Tiger', Canna 'Pretoria', Canna generalis 'Aureostriata'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'-6'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Canna 'Striata' foliage by Leafari
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    Canna 'Intrigue'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-8'

    Width: 2'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Canna 'Intrigue' foliage, form by Secret Garden Growers
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    Canna 'Stuttgart'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-9'

    Width: 2'

    • dappled shade - shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Canna 'Stuttgart' foliage by Danger Garden
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    Canna 'Musifolia'

    aka Canna 'Musafolia', Canna musafolia, Achira, Banana Canna

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12'-14'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Canna 'Musifolia' foliage, form by plant lust
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    Canna musifolia 'Red'

    aka Canna musafolia 'Rubra', Banana Canna

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Canna musifolia 'Red' by Patricia Cunningham
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