Canna, Giant Canna Lily
Cannatuerckheimii

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: tuerckheimii (tewrk-HAIM-ee-eye)

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
Rose/Mauve

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Evergreen

Seed Collecting

Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Scarify seed before sowing

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials