Canna, Canna Lily
Cannax generalis 'Constitution'

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Cultivar: Constitution

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)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Pink
Rose/Mauve

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting

Unknown

Category

Perennials
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown

Foliage Color

Dark/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual