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Canna Lily Spitfire

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Canna Lily Spitfire

Origin:  Southern United States and south to northern Argentina
Family:  Cannaceae (canna)
Light:  Full sun
Height:  2'-4'
Spread:  2-3' 
Blooms:  Coral/apricot, late Spring
Foliage:  Herbaecous, smooth, bronze-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
Uses: Large container, center of flower bed, center of formal garden
Comments:  Canna Lily Spitfire is a beautiful self-cleaning dwarf tropical perennial that is very easy to grow as it only needs 6 hours of sunshine and it multiplies fast.
USDA Hardiness Zones :  8-11