Banana Canna 'Musifolia Grande'

Canna

Family
Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Canna (KAN-uh)
Synonym
Canna musifolia
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Red
Inconspicuous/none
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Other details
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Scarify seed before sowing
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
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Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
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Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Non-patented
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Pruning Instructions
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Pruning Groups
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Heat (Pungency)
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Delano, California

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Deridder, Louisiana

Monroe, Louisiana

Stilwell, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

Lake City, Tennessee

Bryan, Texas

Iola, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Stilwell, OK (Zone 7a) | January 2016 | positive

First year from a small rhizome, made a clump about 10 feet tall and 5 feet wide, very stout stems, and even the seed pods are beautiful ...Read More

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Delano, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2014 | positive

I ordered six of these beauties about a year ago and I love them. They overwinter here nicely, I actually haven't had them go dormant sin...Read More

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DeRidder, LA (Zone 9a) | April 2011 | positive

I haven't met a canna yet that I dislike, but for foliage this canna wins hands down. Canna Banana grows about 14 ft. tall with beautiful...Read More

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Yakima, WA | April 2007 | negative

I planted this last summer in a protected area in Yakima, WA .This year the plant appears to be dead. However, my neighbor across the str...Read More

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Coal Center, PA (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | positive

One of the very best cannas for foliage.
Tall height, broad structure, huge leaves .. lovely.
Small flowers are attractive ...Read More

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