Plants in genus canna
Canna 'Ehemanni'
Canna 'Ehemanni' is a historic cultivar introduced in 1863, celebrated for its large, cherry-red flowers. This tall plant can reach up to 8 feet, with flowers borne on arching spikes, making it ideal for the back of a garden border. Known for its floriferous nature, it thrives in sunny locations and is resistant to rabbits. Its striking blooms and height make it a dramatic addition to any garden.
Canna 'Lemon Punch'
Canna 'Lemon Punch' is a dense clump-forming plant known for its glaucous green foliage and large lemon-yellow flowers that bloom all summer. This plant reaches about 3.5 feet tall and thrives in moist, nutrient-rich soils. 'Lemon Punch' attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal. Its vibrant color and tropical appearance make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of the tropics to their landscapes.
Canna 'Two Tone Tiger'
Canna 'Two Tone Tiger' is a towering canna lily from Thailand, reaching up to 8 feet tall with striking yellow and green striped foliage. Its 2-foot flower spikes bloom in light orange with possible reddish-orange patterns. This fast-multiplying plant adds a tropical flair to gardens and is ideal for sunny, moist locations.
Canna glauca 'Karin'
Canna glauca 'Karin' is a native plant to Texas and Louisiana, featuring 5-foot tall stalks with blue-green leaves and butterscotch flowers. It adapts well to garden conditions and attracts the Brazilian Skipper.
Canna 'Durban'
Canna 'Durban' is a striking plant with reddish-purple leaves accented by yellow veins and large scarlet-red flowers. It blooms from late spring through late summer and is slower to multiply compared to other variegated types. This plant adds a bold splash of color to gardens and is suitable for sunny locations.
Canna 'Australia'
Canna 'Australia' is a striking plant with deep burgundy-black foliage that maintains its color in summer heat. It grows 4-5 feet tall and produces large, shocking red flowers that attract hummingbirds.
Canna 'Bengal Tiger'
Canna 'Bengal Tiger' is a striking plant with green- and yellow-striped variegated leaves edged in maroon. It grows up to 6 feet tall and produces bright orange flowers. This plant can grow in water as an aquatic plant and is winter-hardy in areas where the ground does not freeze. It prefers sunny locations and is a bold choice for tropical-themed gardens.
Canna 'Tropical Sunrise'
Canna 'Tropical Sunrise' is a moisture-loving plant with broad, deep green leaves tinged with red and orange-cream and yellow petals. It attracts hummingbirds and pollinators and blooms all summer. Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, this plant thrives in full sun and moderately moist to wet enriched soil.
Canna indica 'Red Stripe'
Canna indica 'Red Stripe' is a tall plant reaching 8 feet, with large purple leaves and small brilliant red flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and adds a tropical look to gardens with its striking foliage and vibrant blooms.
Canna 'Alan's Striped Thai'
Canna 'Alan's Striped Thai' is a tall plant with 5-foot stalks and foliage that has an irregular white edge. It produces small red flowers in summer, adding a vibrant touch to gardens.
Canna 'Ermine'
Canna 'Ermine' is a Curt Wallace hybrid that grows to 3 feet tall, featuring very large, creamy white flowers with a pale yellow flush. It blooms throughout the summer, adding a tropical touch to gardens with its lush foliage and striking blooms.
Canna 'Tropicanna Black'
Canna 'Tropicanna Black' is a striking plant with shiny dark purple leaves and bright vermillion-red flowers. It forms a 4-foot tall clump and blooms from early summer until fall. This plant is ideal for adding bold color to sunny garden spots and is resistant to rabbits.
Canna 'Nuance'
Canna 'Nuance' is a hybrid plant reaching up to 7 feet tall, featuring glaucous-green foliage and small bicolor flowers throughout the summer. The upper petals are bright gold, while the lower petal is red-orange, making it a striking addition to any garden. This plant is known for its resilience and ability to thrive in various conditions.
Canna generalis 'Wine And Roses'
Canna generalis 'Wine And Roses' is a compact grower forming a dense clump about 3.5 feet tall. It features dusty purple leaves and bright salmon-pink flowers in summer. This plant is ideal for adding color and texture to sunny garden areas.
Canna 'Musaefolia'
Canna 'Musaefolia' is a towering plant with banana-like leaves that can reach heights of 12-14 feet. Its green leaves are bordered with a striking purple-red edge, and while it rarely flowers, the small red blooms are attractive to hummingbirds. This plant is ideal for creating a tropical look in gardens and is known for its impressive foliage.
Canna 'Orange Tiger'
Canna 'Orange Tiger' is a vigorous plant with cream-striped green foliage reaching 6 feet tall. It features 1-foot tall spikes of orange flowers with yellow borders and spots, towering above the foliage.
Canna hybrida
Canna hybrida is a variegated canna known for its striking green-and-white foliage and small peachy flowers that bloom in late summer. This plant can reach up to 6 feet tall and is attractive to hummingbirds. It thrives in moist, rich soil and requires extra magnesium to prevent foliage burning. The hybrid's unique leaf variegation and rapid multiplication make it a standout in tropical-themed gardens.
Canna generalis 'White Tiger'
Canna generalis 'White Tiger' is a variegated leaf canna lily from Thailand, forming a 3-foot tall clump. It produces narrow-petaled, creamy white flowers and thrives in moist, rich soils with full sun. This plant is ideal for adding a tropical touch to gardens and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.