- 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
