Cannas: Hardy Cannas, 1 by Abutilon

Abutilon wrote:
Canna 'Robert Kemp' or 'Marabout' will bring in the hummers in droves. Especially 'Robert Kemp' as it is more red and the hummers seem to prefer that colour best. But 'Marabout' does a good job, too.
Both are very heavy bloomers which is very helpful, also :)
As far as butterflies, cannas attract them much less than other flowers will. But cannas with flowers facing upward like 'Florence Vaughn' will attract them. Perhaps the upward facing surface provides the space to land they need to feed.
Cannas should do very well for you in Southern California, though.
Perhaps you should start with cannas already growing as plants so you don't have to worry they won't come up ;)

Pix is a Swallowtail checking out 'Florence Vaughn' :)