USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread
45 - 80 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The "bulb, corm or tuber" Canna 'Aida' (canna lily) bears showy, bright yellow, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms. This plant is upright and has showy, matte, bold textured and evergreen foliage. Canna 'Aida' (canna lily) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, bog, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, fruit, ground cover, hanging basket, hedge, house plant, foundation, lawn, pond, shade, specimen, street planting, screening, topiary, tropical, vegetable garden and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Canna 'Aida' tolerates wet sites. This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its very fast growth rate, Canna 'Aida' (canna lily) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
