- Canna lily
Botanical name: canna x generalis
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: up to 8 ft in height and 3 ft in width
Bloom time: summer
Hardy zone: zones 7 – 12
Flower color: red, orange, white, yellow, pink
Foliage color: green, yellow
Growth rate: can reach mature height in first growing season
Pruning instructions: remove leaves as they become yellow. When the plant is done flowering just before the first frost of the year you can cut the plant down to about 6 inches off of the ground
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: can be used for a boarder or barrier or for privacy
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun a day
Special features: attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Watering instructions: likes consistently moist soil but cannot handle being waterlogged for too long
Fertilizing instructions : use N-P-K 10-10-10 or 5-10-10 once a month during growing season
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: milkweed, dahlias, elephant ears
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: yes
