Maraca Montuna
Canna jaegeriana
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Peru, Puerto Rico, United States
Wikimedia: Forest & Kim Starr (www.hear.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cannaceae
- Genus:
- Canna
- Species:
- Canna jaegeriana
- USDA Symbol:
- CAPE13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Maintain warm temperatures above 70°F for best germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI