perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 8a – Zone 11b
A tropical perennial with bold, large green or bronze leaves and striking orange, red, or yellow flowers; grown primarily for its starchy edible rhizomes. The plant thrives in warm, wet conditions and makes an excellent ornamental and food crop in permaculture systems.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
3–6′ tall × 1.5–3′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 8aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Native Range
South America
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatoredible
Edible Parts
rootleafshoot
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
division
Notable Cultivars
Canna edulis is the primary cultivated food variety, prized for large rhizome production, while ornamental Canna hybrids like 'Tropicanna' and 'Black Knight' are grown for vibrant foliage and flowers.
