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Canna Glauca Erebus
(Aquatic Canna Lily)

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Image shows the splendid blossom of Canna Glauca Erebus

Canna Glauca Erebus
(Aquatic Canna Lily)

Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Cannaceae (canna)
Light:  Full sun
Height:  3-4'
Spread:  4-6' 
Blooms:  Salmon pink, mid-Spring, constant bloomer, Spring-Summer  
Foliage:  Slender, silvery
Soil:  Rich, mildly acidic, keep moist
Water:  Tolerates wetness
Fertilizer:  Once a month with 10-10-10
Pest / Disease:  Japanese beetles, bud rot, rust, mosaic
Propagation:  Rhizome division
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, center of formal garden, pond
Comments:  Canna Glauca Erebus or Aquatic Canna Lily is a compact Longwood aquatic perennial that grows easily in ground as well as placing container in 1-6" deep water.  This plant multiplies fast. Remove spent flowers to promote new growth. Protect Canna Glauca Erebus from strong wind.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  7-11