Origin:  Native to India

Light:  Full sun

Height:  4-8'

Spacing:  1'

Blooms:  Orange, mid-Summer

Foliage: Variegated, green with yellow stripes, large, smooth, edges in maroon

Soil:  Well-drained, keep moist

Water:  Moderate

Uses:  Foliage, hedges, focal point, tropical garden

Propagation:  Rhizome divisions

Comments:  Canna Pretoria or Austrostriata or Canna Bengal Tiger or Praetoria is an attractive heirloom subtropical or tropical perennial with a fast clumping, rhizomatous growth habit. It is a native of India.  In mid-Summer, Canna Pretoria produces striking bright orange blossoms atop exquisite variegated foliage.  Its green leaves with yellow stripes are very eye-catching and makes it an ideal foliage plants without the blooms.  Austrostriata is easily propagated from rhizome divisions and dwells best in a sunny location in well-drained, moist soil.   Mass plant Canna Bengal Tiger as a hedge for an eye-catching display.  Grown in a group, Praetoria steals the show used as a focal point in the landscape.   

USDA Zones: 8-11