Canna paniculata
Canna paniculata
- Native to:
- Argentina | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Costa Rica | Mexico | Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest | Paraguay | Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cannaceae
- Genus:
- Canna
- Species:
- Canna paniculata
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- red, orange
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat benefits from scarification or soaking in warm water for 24-48 hours. Germinates best at warm temperatures 20-25°C.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months Requires scarification. Nick or rub between sheets of sandpaper. Requires soaking. Place in warm water until seeds swell, usually 24-48 hours. Discard water and any seeds that remain floating. * roots very brittle