Black Knight Canna
Canna x generalis 'Black Knight'
Full sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
Botanical Pronunciation | KAN-uh jen-er-RAY-liss |
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Lore | Canna was once called Indian shot because its rock hard, perfectly round seed was used as a substitute for lead shot in muzzle loading guns. |
Average Size at Maturity | Fast-growing perennial to 4 to 6 ft. tall, 20 in. wide. |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Design Ideas | Massing this canna creates an undeniably tropical look in larger landscapes. Flowers evoke a feeling of orchids and halaconia while large leaves are decidedly exotic. Add to existing beds and borders for dramatic, long lasting contrasting foliage, tall form or texture. A natural beside pools and water gardens or for problem solving in low wet soils. In spare modern gardens use in masses or as living columns; exceptional played against boldly colored walls. Excellent in pots on porch, patio, terrace and balcony. |
Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Burgundy |
Garden Style | Contemporary, Tropical |
Growth Habit | Erect |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Coastal Exposure |
Light Needs | Full sun |
Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Tolerates Wet Soils, Pet Friendly |
Water Needs | Moderate |
Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Companion Plants | Firebird belongs with tropical looking Royal Cape Plumbago, (Plumbago auriculata 'Monott'), Hardy Fiber Banana, (Musa basjoo), Balboa Sunset Trumpet Vine, (Campsis radicans 'Monbal') and Black Knight Butterfly Bush, (Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'). |
Provide a site with loose, well-drained soil. Follow a regular watering schedule of thoroughly soaking the root area once a week. Cut spent flowers to induce repeat bloom. As an indoor plant locate near a source of bright light.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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