USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread
0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type
loam
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The "bulb, corm or tuber" Canna 'Striata' (canna lily) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright orange flowers during mid-summer to early fall. The showy glossy foliage is variegated and striped, bright yellow and medium green in colour, bold in texture and evergreen. Canna 'Striata' (canna lily) bears striped fruit. A specimen plant, Canna 'Striata' (canna lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses
Annual, bedding plant, border, container, foundation, mass planting, pond, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Hummingbirds are attracted to Canna 'Striata' . Canna 'Striata' is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Canna 'Striata' (canna lily) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly.
