Canna, Banana Canna
Cannax generalis 'Musifolia'

Family: Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Canna (KAN-uh)
Species: x generalis (jen-er-RAY-liss)
Cultivar: Musifolia

Height

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure
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

Other details
Blooms repeatedly

Propagation Methods
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Category
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials