I'm a spectacular flowering plant known for my large, dramatic leaves in shades of green, bronze, or striped patterns, and my brilliant flowers in fiery reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, and creams.
Gardeners and landscape designers adore me for my fast growth, tropical appearance, and ability to make a dramatic statement in any garden setting.
I'm perfect as focal points, in tropical gardens, around water features, and in containers — anywhere you want to make a bold, colorful impact!

I'm a spectacular flowering plant known for my large, dramatic leaves in shades of green, bronze, or striped patterns, and my brilliant flowers in fiery reds, oranges, yellows, pinks, and creams.

Water me regularly and deeply, keeping the soil consistently moist.
I'm quite thirsty, especially during hot weather and when flowering.
I can even grow in shallow water at pond edges!

I love full sun for 6-8 hours daily for the best growth and flowering!
The more sun I get, the more flowers I'll produce for you.
I can tolerate light shade but will flower less profusely.

I'm comfortable in warm temperatures between 18°C and 35°C.
I'm sensitive to frost and need protection from freezing temperatures.

Plant my rhizomes in spring after danger of frost has passed

Choose a sunny location with rich, moist soil

Plant rhizomes 4-6 inches deep and 1-2 feet apart

Water thoroughly after planting

Mulch heavily to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Provide wind protection for my large leaves

In cold climates, dig up rhizomes in fall for winter storage

Feed me with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during growing season.
I'm a heavy feeder and love rich, organic soil with plenty of compost.
High-phosphorus fertilizer encourages more blooms!

Scientific Name: Canna spp.

Common Names: Canna Lily, Indian Shot, African Arrowroot

Plant Family: Cannaceae

Plant Type: Outdoor Flowering Plant (grown from rhizomes)

I'm generally considered non-toxic to pets, making me a safe choice for pet-friendly gardens!

I help improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen, while my large leaves are particularly effective at filtering airborne pollutants!

Fast-growing for quick landscape impact

Dramatic tropical appearance

Long blooming season from early summer to frost

Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators

Canna leaf roller caterpillars (remove affected leaves)

Rust fungus (improve air circulation)

Slugs and snails (use organic controls)

Poor flowering (insufficient sun or nutrients)

I'm a perennial that grows from rhizomes — in warm climates I can last for years, while in colder regions I'm often grown as an annual or the rhizomes are overwintered indoors, providing beautiful displays year after year!