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Canna 'Musifolia'

 
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Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh) (Info)
Cultivar: Musifolia
Additional cultivar information: (aka Musaefolia, Musafolia)

Synonym:Canna musifolia
Synonym:Canna indica
Synonym:Canna limbata
Synonym:Canna edulis
Synonym:Canna compacta

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

12 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Bulbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color:
Red
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Burgundy

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

By Abutilon
Thumbnail #1 of Canna  by Abutilon

By CostaRica
Thumbnail #2 of Canna  by CostaRica

By LisaTWade
Thumbnail #3 of Canna  by LisaTWade

By dave
Thumbnail #4 of Canna  by dave

By JamesCO
Thumbnail #5 of Canna  by JamesCO

By JamesCO
Thumbnail #6 of Canna  by JamesCO

By southlatropical
Thumbnail #7 of Canna  by southlatropical

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Profile:

3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral BUFFY690 On May 19, 2005, BUFFY690 from Prosperity, SC
(Zone 7b) wrote:

I am adding these in 2005 just for the leaves. I have a very unattractive wall and I think these may cover it all the way to the top. I will send pics then.

Neutral LisaTWade On Apr 16, 2005, LisaTWade from Alabaster, AL
(Zone 7b) wrote:

This particular canna is supposed to get 12'-14' tall. I've had mine for 2 years now and it hasn't gotten any taller than my other cannas. I don't have it in particularly good soil, though. Maybe with better soil?? It hasn't bloomed, but this variety isn't grown for it's blooms anyway.

Positive Kerry_Mi On Feb 14, 2004, Kerry_Mi from Livonia, MI wrote:

although the canna has done well for me I was wondering the best way to store for the winter.

Positive Katelliff On Nov 4, 2003, Katelliff from Port Isabel, TX wrote:

Beautiful plant and super easy to grow. The only problem I've had is something (not sure what just yet) munching on the leaves. A regular dusting, once a month or so, with a pesticide seems to keep the problem in check. I think everybody should have a canna in their garden, what a statement!

Positive Abutilon On Dec 5, 2002, Abutilon from Coal Center, PA
(Zone 6a) wrote:

One of the best foliage cannas. Makes a magnificent statement in the garden.
Hummingbirds enjoy the flowers. Easy to grow, too (o:

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona
San Jose, California
Noblesville, Indiana
Deridder, Louisiana
Fordoche, Louisiana
Marine City, Michigan
Mohawk, Michigan
Roswell, New Mexico
New Bern, North Carolina
Fort Worth, Texas
Port Isabel, Texas
San Antonio, Texas



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