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Botanical name

Canna Species

Plant Care

Size

Categories

Flowers

The flowers are narrow with long petals and may be in combinations of red, orange yellow.

Common name(s)

Indian shot

Foliage

This plant bears large, broad green leaves. But some cultivars have brown, maroon, bronze or variegated in white, cream, pink or red.

Uses in landscape design

Beautiful when planted en masse.

Maintenance

Deadhead as blooms start to fade for flowering throughout the season.

Soil conditions

This plant likes a slightly acidic to neutral soil pH.

Moist , Prefers enriched soil

Uses

Can be planted as an ornamental and the seeds are also used as beads in jewelry.
Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: Cultural: yes Commercial: ornamental plant Cosmetics: Other Uses: Part Used: Attracts: Features:

Common pests and diseases

Grasshoppers and caterpillars may eat the leaves.

The flowers are narrow with long petals and may be in combinations of red, orange yellow.

This plant bears large, broad green leaves. But some cultivars have brown, maroon, bronze or variegated in white, cream, pink or red.

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