Canna, Giant Canna Lily

Cannatuerckheimii

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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stilwell, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Stilwell, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2014 | positive

Might grow a little slower than other cannas, but judging by the size of the leaves on a plant that is four feet high grown from seed (Bi...Read More

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Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | positive

My absolute favourite tropical foliage canna.
The slightest breeze sets these huge leaves in motion.
I love this one (o:

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