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Canna glauca

 
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Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh) (Info)
Species: glauca (GLAW-kuh) (Info)

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Category:
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 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

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

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)
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

By Abutilon
Thumbnail #1 of Canna glauca by Abutilon

Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral frostweed On Mar 2, 2007, frostweed from Arlington, TX
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Louisiana Canna, Maraca Amarilla Canna glauca is Native to Texas and other States.

Positive Abutilon On Nov 26, 2002, Abutilon from Coal Center, PA
(Zone 6a) wrote:

Canna 'glauca' increases by long thin rhizomes.
Pretty flowering species canna.



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