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Canna Flaccida or Golden Canna or Bandana of the Everglades plant |
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Canna Flaccida
(Golden Canna, Bandana of the Everglades) |
Origin: Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family: Cannaceae (canna)
Light: Full sun
Height: 2-4'
Spread: 1'-2'
Blooms: Fragrant, large yellow, tulip-cupped with slight speckels, mid-Summer
Foliage: Large, glossy, green
Soil: Rich, keep moist
Water: Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer: Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease: Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic
Propagation: Rhizome division, seeds
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, center of formal garden,
pond
Comments: Canna Flaccida or Golden Canna or Bandana of the
Everglades is a showy tropical perennial bulb plant that
is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine and it multiplies fast. Remove spent flowers to
promote new growth. It also grows well as an aquatic in the water
garden. This native canna was first discovered in 1773 by early
explorer and writer William Bartram
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-11 |
