Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cannaceae

Genus:

Canna

Species:

Canna pedunculata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

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:

14–60 days

Notes:

Hard seed coat benefits from scarification or soaking in warm water for 24-48 hours. Germination improved with warm temperatures (75-85°F).

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI