Canna Lily 'Richard Wallace'

Cannax generalis

Family
Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canna (KAN-uh)
Species
x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Bright Yellow
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Bulbs
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Gaylesville, Alabama

Peoria, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

San Leandro, California

Upland, California

Vista, California

Deland, Florida

Deltona, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Trenton, Florida

Cumming, Georgia

Dacula, Georgia

Monroe, Georgia

Barbourville, Kentucky

Deridder, Louisiana

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Clemmons, North Carolina

Snow Hill, North Carolina

Kent, Ohio

Choctaw, Oklahoma

Clover, South Carolina

Gilbert, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina

Middleton, Tennessee

Toone, Tennessee

Westmoreland, Tennessee

Aubrey, Texas

Austin, Texas

Bastrop, Texas

Cedar Park, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Fate, Texas

Harlingen, Texas

North Richland Hills, Texas

Richmond, Texas

Round Rock, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Santa Fe, Texas

Chesapeake, Virginia

Midlothian, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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Belleville, ON (Zone 5b) | October 2011 | positive

This was my first year with cannas and it has been a great experience. I have several Richard Wallaces and they are beautiful - lovely fo...Read More

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DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | June 2009 | positive

I received this canna in a trade early spring, and all I can say is "WOW'. I have a large canna bed that is in a low spot in my yard, an...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | May 2008 | positive

Canna Lily 'Richard Wallace' (Canna x generalis) is an heirloom canna and is a Crozy Group (gladiolus-type) cultivar that was itroduced b...Read More

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Peoria, AZ | March 2007 | negative

Although I love the showy yellow flowers, the leaves burn very badly in summer and I spend a lot of time "trimming" the edges.

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| September 2005 | positive

the experience i have with all tyes of canna is wild and mostly used as edge plant in villages very near to lakes and ponds. i have 4 tye...Read More

C
| June 2003 | neutral

Canna seems to like a lot of water and sun to get it blooming and growing healthy, but if you underwater or grow "Richard Wallace" in ha...Read More

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