Canna Lily
Cannax generalis 'President'

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Cultivar: President
Additional cultivar information: (aka Mr President)

Height

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

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

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
Red

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

Propagation Methods
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured

Seed Collecting

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

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials