Jenny's Garden
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
