Canna
Common Name: Canna
Species Name: Canna x generalis
Family Name: Cannaceae
Examples of Canna Canna x generalis
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Garden |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Slugs, snails and spider mites |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 2-foot height, 5-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, paddle-shaped, often with prominent veins, base forms sheath around stem
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Wet to moist |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 8 |
| Notes | Can be used as an annual, as a perennial in a protected spot or as a water garden plant; rhizomes can be collected and stored for the winter |