Tropicals – Tropicana Canna Lily

Botanical name: canna indica ‘phasion’

Beginner friendly?: no

Average size at maturity: grows up to about 3 ft in height and in width

Bloom time: summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 7-10

Flower color: red/pink/yellow/orange/green

Foliage color: green/red/yellow/brown

Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: make great potted plants

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: non-toxic to plants

Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions

Fertilizing instructions : used a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months during the plants growing season

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam or sand

Companion plants: ferns, verbena, yarrow

Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested

Invasive species: yes