Canna

in

Large, bright blooms attract butterflies and complement bold, vibrant foliage. A tall-growing variety that is lovely at water's edge and a wonderful contrast to fine-textured water plants. Very handsome in container gardens or along walls. In northern climates, lift and store root rhizomes over winter.

Companion Plants

Russian Sage

in
Russian Sage

Striking combination of aromatic flowers and foliage provides an airy filler for the garden or bouquet. Beautiful with daylilies, garden phlox or balloon flowers. Drought tolerant. Cut back to 4-6" in spring. 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Spike Speedwell

in
Spike Speedwell

Beautiful flowers in slender spires attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Available in a wide assortment of forms, from low, spreading varieties to tall, upright selections ideal for bringing height to the garden.

Maiden Grass

in
Maiden Grass

An excellent grass for the garden or landscape, screening or at water's edge. Striking complement to large-leaved plants or combined with berrying shrubs and evergreens for winter effect. Lovely flower plumes, excellent cut or dried. Clump-forming.

Collections

Mary M.'s collection

Details

Common name

Canna

Botanical name

Canna

Variety

Red Velvet

Zone

USDA 8 - 11

Don’t know your zone? Find by map or by postal code.

Enter your postal code
to find your zone.

find

Bloom time

summer-fall

Light

sun

Height

24-48" (61-122 cm)

Habit

upright

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

remove spent blooms