Canna Species, Canna Lily, Indian Shot
Cannaindica

Synonym:Canna compacta

Synonym:Canna edulis

Synonym:Canna limbata

Synonym:Canna lutea

Synonym:Canna patens

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Sun Exposure
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
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

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

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
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
Tropicals and Tender Perennials