USDA: 8a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H4 - G2 Australia: 2 - 5
Care Level
Height
1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread
60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 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
Canna 'Black Knight' (canna lily) bears showy, bright red, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms. This "bulb, corm or tuber" is clump forming and has greyish green and dark red foliage that is showy, glossy and bold textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning "bulb, corm or tuber" which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Bedding plant, border, container, foundation, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Canna 'Black Knight' tolerates wet sites. This "bulb, corm or tuber" attracts hummingbirds to your garden.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Canna 'Black Knight' (canna lily) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.
