Tropicanna® Canna
Canna indica 'Phasion'
Description | Tall stems are crowned by large, bright orange blooms. Exotic foliage adds interest, with emerging bright burgundy leaves maturing with stripes of red, pink, yellow, and green. This dramatic specimen provides bold color and lush texture to garden beds and is an exceptional featured container specimen. An herbaceous perennial. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Keep soil consistently moist. |
Blooms | Summer to fall |
Mature Size | Upright stalks quickly reach 5 ft. tall, forming clumps 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing |
Problems/Solutions | Very Wet Areas |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside |
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Design Ideas | Use this canna to create an undeniably tropical look, even where there's frost. Add to existing beds and borders for dramatic, long lasting foliage color and contrasting form or texture. A natural beside pools and water gardens. Favorite of modern garden designers. Excellent in pots on porch, patio, terrace and balcony. |
Flower Color | Orange |
Foliage Color | Multicolored |
Companion Plants | Plumbago (Plumbago); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Trumpet Vine (Campsis); Lantana (Lantana); Verbena (Verbena); Montbretia (Crocosmia) |
Care | Thrives in loose, nutrient-rich, evenly moist soils, but adaptable when established; tolerates wet, poorly drained soils. In mild winter regions, leave in-ground for spring regrowth; prune to the ground in fall. In regions below zone 7, remove rhizomes in fall and store in a cool, dry place. As an indoor plant, provide bright, indirect light. |
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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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting. Please note, not all garden centers participate as delivery locations for online orders.
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Lowe's 1510 West Joe Harvey Boulevard
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240 -
Rio Grace LLC 4 Crockett Road
Lovington, New Mexico 88260 -
Lowe's 4101 East 42nd, Suite P
Odessa, Texas 79762
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.