Canna, South Pacific Bronze Scarlet

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The canna lily plant is a rhizomatous perennial with tropical-like foliage and large flowers that resemble that of iris. Canna lilies are low maintenance and easy to grow, and both their flowers and foliage offer long lasting color in the garden. The flower color may be red, orange, or yellow. Depending on the variety, foliage color varies from green to maroon, bronze, and variegated types. Let’s look at how to plant canna lilies and tips for growing cannas. Growing Cannas While typically grown as annuals in cooler regions, given the proper conditions canna lilies can color the garden year after year. They like plenty of heat, so place them in full sun. They can also tolerate partial shade.

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Common Name Canna lily, canna, arrowroot
Botanical Name Canna × generalis
Family Cannaceae
Plant Type Annual, perennial, rhizome
Mature Size 1.5-10 ft. tall, 1.5-6 ft. wide
Sun Exposure Full
Soil Type Moist
Soil pH Acidic, neutral
Bloom Time Summer
Flower Color Yellow, orange, red, pink
Hardiness Zones 6a-10a (USDA)
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