Indian Shot
Canna indica
Also known as: Canna lambertii
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cannaceae
- Genus:
- Canna
- Species:
- Canna indica
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, red, yellow
Native Range
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
lesser canna leafroller (Geshna cannalis)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens), Common eastern bumble bee (Bombus impatiens)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Thrives in wet, marshy areas in native habitat