Canna Lily

Canna Lily

Scientific Name

Canna spp.

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

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Hardiness Zones

8a to 10b

This plant is not native to Florida.

Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Canna Lily grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Medium Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

Low to None

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Perennials

Plant Shape

  • Upright

Leaf Persistence

Canna Lily is Deciduous

Spread

1-3 feet

Height

2-6 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Large

Leaf Texture

Coarse

Flower Size

Varies

Flower Month

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • Varies

Flower Color

  • Varies
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow

Plant Role for Butterflies

Host for the following butterflies

Additional Detail

Except: Canna indica | Many cultivars; attractive foliage and summer flowers vary. | Pests/Diseases: susceptible to some diseases | attracts butterflies

UF IFAS Ext FFL