Jesse Saylor
Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
CANNA 'Phasion'(TROPICANNA™) PP10569
Plant Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily, Tropicanna™ Canna
General Description
Tropicanna™ canna, also called 'Phasion', is one of the most popular cannas on the market. It is an easy-to-grow, tropical to sub-tropical, herbaceous to evergreen plant that may be grown as a perennial in tropical regions or tender perennial in temperate regions. This very showy selection was developed in South Africa and has large, lily-like flowers of tangerine orange that shine against a backdrop of fantastic bold leaves striped with orange, red, yellow, bright pink and green.
Its thick fleshy rhizomes 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. Canna are amazingly adaptable. Plants prefer full sun and rich moist to wet soil but can be surprisingly drought tolerant if faced with a bout of dry weather. Use these in containers, waterside gardens or as focal points in any bed or border. Though tolerant of wet soils, they 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
0'-0' / 0.0m - 0.0m (5)
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Width
24"-30" / 61.0cm - 76.2cm
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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
Average
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Wet Site
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Growth Rate
Fast
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Water Requirements
Average Water, Ample Water
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Habit
Clump-Forming
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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
Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Burgundy
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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
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Usage
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
Yes
