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Canna, Canna Lily 'Chocolate Cherry'

Cannax generalis

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Family

Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Canna (KAN-uh)

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Species

x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 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)

Bloom Color

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage

Red

Other Details

Other details

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Gardener's Notes:

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Abutilon

Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | March 2006 | positive

Pure red blooms, pure deep chocolate foliage.
Excellent canna.

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