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Canna Lily Miss Oklahoma
aka Pink President

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Canna Lily Miss Oklahoma
aka Pink President

Origin:  Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family:  Cannaceae (canna)
Light:  Full sun
Height:  3'
Spread:  2-3' 
Blooms:  Watermelon pink, mid-Summer
Foliage:  Large, smooth, dark green with red edgings
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
Comments:  Canna Lily Miss Oklahoma or Pink President is an exotic looking dwarf tropical perennial 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. 
USDA Hardiness Zones :  7-11