| Botanical name | Canna Species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. |
| 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. |
| Common pests and diseases | Grasshoppers and caterpillars may eat the leaves. |
Canna Species (Indian shot)
- Botanical name: Canna Species
- Common name(s): Indian shot
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This perennial has broad green leaves. But some cultivars have brown, maroon, bronze or variegated in white, cream, pink or red. The flowers are narrow with long petals and may be in combinations of red, orange or yellow. Can be planted as an ornamental and the seeds are also used as beads in jewellery. Beautiful when planted en masse.
Family: Cannaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: KAN-uh
Canna Species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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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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