Canna, Canna Lily
Cannax generalis 'Black Knight'

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Cultivar: Black Knight

Height

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 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
Full Sun

Bloom Time

Foliage
Scarlet (dark red)

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
This plant is resistant to deer

Seed Collecting

Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials