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Canna 'Ermine' 
(Canna Lily)



Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Cannaceae
Light:  Full sun/sun-part shade

Height:  2-3'
Spacing:  3-4'
Blooms:  Large, white, soft, late Spring
Foliage:  Herbaceous, deciduous, blue- green, large, smooth, rubbery
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, keep moist
Water:  Moderate
Uses: Foliage, ront border, focal point, specimen, tropical garden
Propagation:  Seeds (Scarify and soak overnight before sowing), rhizome/offset divisions

Comments:  Canna 'Ermine' or Canna Lily is an attractive perennial hybrid plant with a fast clumping, rhizomatous growth habit. It has striking large, blue green leaves.   In late Spring or early Summer, Canna Ermine produces white terminal flowers, followed later by seeds.  Hummingbirds are magnetized by the nectar-rich blossoms.   Canna Lily 'Ermine' is easily propagated from seeds, rhizome divisions or offsets.  It thrives best in well-drained, moist, mildly acidic soil in a sunny to part shade environment.  Mass plant Canna 'Ermine' for an eye-catching border.  It is ideal for focal point planting.  Divide clump when overcrowded.  Canna Lily 'Ermine' is makes a superb specimen in the Summer landscape.  It looks terrific in s tropical setting.

USDA Zones:  7-11



JennysGarden.com...Plant images and gardening descriptions of Canna 'Ermine'  (Canna Lily) growing in Jenny's Garden


Plant image of
hummingbird attractor, Canna 'Ermine' or Canna Lily or Feuerzueber


Seeds/ Bulb inquiries:  jen@JennysGarden.com
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