Canna Lily 'Lucifer'

Canna x generalis

Family
Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canna (KAN-uh)
Species
x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Synonym
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Green
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Goodyear, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona(2 reports)

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Fresno, California

Glen Avon, California

Hayward, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Santa Barbara, California

Sunnyslope, California

Walnut Creek, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Halifax, Massachusetts

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Inman, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Pickens, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

La Vernia, Texas

Perrin, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Springtown, Texas

South Jordan, Utah

Muscoda, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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B
Hayward, CA | October 2012 | positive

I've had this devilish plant for years now..until recently always in pots. Now that its in ground,its a fine looking blueish leafed plant...Read More

J
Inman, SC | July 2009 | negative

The first year blooms are more yellow/salmon color. I'm disappointed that they aren't fire red like in some pictures. That's what I wante...Read More

M
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2007 | positive

Prolific blooms, anytime there's a good rain. The freezes didn't kill it, either.

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(Zone 7b) | April 2006 | positive

Attactive border canna, compact, vivid blooms.

B
Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | September 2004 | positive

I bought some rhizomes from Parks sale this year and did not know where to place them. Finally I put them in a pot on my deck. I did no...Read More

J
Muscoda, WI (Zone 4b) | September 2004 | positive

The Lucifer Dwarf Canna was added to my collection in the spring of 2004. I received nice tubers from the Park's Seed company but had no ...Read More

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Hayward, CA (Zone 10a) | May 2003 | positive

This canna split the plastic container in just one year. Think it wants to GROW! Canna's do great here in No. Ca. I had flowers almost all winter.

B
San Francisco, CA | April 2003 | neutral

Masses of medium-sized bicolor red and yellow flowers. Medium green leaves. Heirloom canna. Shorter medium height.

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