Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cannaceae

Genus:

Canna

Species:

Canna × hybrida

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

orange, pink, red, yellow

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in fertile, organic-rich conditions