Tropical Yellow Canna
Canna x generalis 'Tropical Yellow'
Description | Spectacular yellow blooms with rose colored flecks provide summer-long tropical flair. Dwarf form with lush blue-green foliage is ideal for mass planting in beds and borders. Beautiful in pots and window boxes for patio or terraces. In cold climates, lift bulbs in fall. Herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil evenly moist. |
Blooms | Summer |
Mature Size | Moderate grower to 18 to 30 in. tall, 16 to 18 in. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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Flower Color | Yellow |
Companion Plants | Verbena (Verbena); Lavender (Lavandula); Montbretia (Crocosmia); Lantana (Lantana); Agapanthus (Agapanthus) |
Care | Provide loose, well-drained soil. Apply a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Shear spent flowers and feed to induce repeat bloom. As an indoor plant locate near a source of bright light. In cold zones, lift bulbs in fall. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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