Jessie Keith
Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
Canna 'Mohawk'
Plant Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily, Mohawk Canna Lily
General Description
The bright tangerine orange flowers of ‘Mohawk’ glow against its huge, bronzy purple leaves. This heirloom cultivar was first made available in 1928 and Introduced by Antoine Wintzer of The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pennsylvania. ' It matures to a medium size and bears beautifully formed, almost lily-like, orange flowers throughout the growing season. The flowers open in the morning, attract insect pollinators and hummingbirds and are self-cleaning, meaning they fall from the plants cleanly once spent. The large, bold leaves of this high performer have a waxy sheen and are attractive in and of themselves.
Cannas are easy-to-grow, tropical to sub-tropical herbaceous plants. Most species originate from tropical America, but almost all cultivated varieties are hybrids. Where hardy, they are grown as perennials and in colder regions they are commonly grown as vigorous tender perennials.
These garden favorites are borne from thick, fleshy rhizomes that transplant and divide easily. In temperate zones, they may be dug and brought into a cool, dry garage or basement to over winter and then planted again in spring after the last frost date.
Most cannas are amazingly adaptable. They prefer full sun and rich moist to wet soil but can be surprisingly drought tolerant if faced with a bout of dry weather. Enjoy them in containers, waterside gardens or in any bed or border in need of large, colorful ornamentals. Though tolerant of wet soils, cannas will not tolerate deep standing water.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8 - 11
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
4'-5' / 1.2m - 1.5m
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Width
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Upright/Erect
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Orange
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Purple
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Purple, Bronze
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
Yes
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Foliage Texture
Bold
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
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Self-Sowing
No
