Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cannaceae

Genus:

Canna

Species:

Canna iridiflora

USDA Symbol:

CAIR3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

300 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, red

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers fertile soils with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Requires consistently moist conditions and warm temperatures (21-27°C) for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI