Canna x generalis (Canna, Canna Lily, Indian Shot)
Botanical Information
| Family | Cannaceae |
| Genus | Canna |
| Species | x generalis |
| Category | Annuals, Bulbs, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 -(-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | 10 - 20 |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Sacirfy seed and place on bottom heat. |
| Cultivation | Very high moisture needs; do not let dry out between watering. Suitable for bogs and water gardens. Plant outside in early summer in a sheltered location in full sun. Keep soil wet in dry weather. Benefits from a monthly application of high potassium fertilizer. When frost blackens the foliage in autumn, lift the rhizomes; over winter store frost-free in barely moist peat-free soil or leaf mold. In milder conditions, leave in the ground and cover with dry mulch. |
Photographs
Canna xgeneralis 'President'
Canna xgeneralis 'Tropical Bronze Scarlet'
Canna xgeneralis 'Hope'