Canna, Indian Shot
Canna x generalis
Perennials
Canna's large, colorful flowers and tropical foliage fill unique roles in the landscape. Its rapid growth rate and density make it useful as a living screen, while its tolerance of some drought and standing water make it a good solution for areas prone to flooding.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Canna x generalis Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Canna x generalis |
| Common Name: | canna canna lily Indian shot |
| Family: | Cannaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, container plantings |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, spreading |
| Height: | 6 feet (standard) 3 feet (dwarf) |
| Spread: | 1.5 - 2 feet |
| Foliage: | glabrous, ovate, large green leaves coarse-textured foliage some cultivars have varigated foliage that is as colorful as the flowers |
| Flower: | large, 4-8" flowers in white, ivory, yellow, orange, pink, coral, salmon, red, or bicolor racemes |
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade - full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement tolerates drought once established tolerates some standing water |
| Soil: | prefers moist soil with high organic matter |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 8 - 11 |
| Native Range: | India |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | remove faded flowers/stalks may freeze prone to wind damage rapid growth rate propagation by seed, division, or rhizomes plant rhizomes 5" deep, 10" apart |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to leaf-rolling caterpillars |
| Additional Notes: | use in groups as background or screen tolerance of poorly-drained soil makes it a good solution for boggy areas |
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