Canna Species, Canna Lily, Indian Shot
Cannaindica

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: indica (IN-dih-kuh)

Synonym:Canna compacta

Synonym:Canna edulis

Synonym:Canna limbata

Synonym:Canna lutea

Synonym:Canna patens

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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

Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

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

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Smooth

Other details

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Category

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Foliage Color

Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Where to Grow

Unknown