Grandiflora
Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
CANNA 'Striped Beauty'
Plant Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily, Striped Beauty Canna
General Description
The brilliant dwarf canna, ‘Striped Beauty’ has bold green leaves striped with creamy yellow and large, lily-like flowers that are red in bud and open to lemon yellow. The blooms appear atop strong upright stems that stand above the foliage.
Cannas are easy-to-grow large 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.
Canna is 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. The thick fleshy rhizomes of cannas 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.
Plant in containers, waterside gardens or in any bed or border. Because cannas dwell in both wet soil and dry, they are perfect for water garden edges, though they can't 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
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Width
0"-0" / 0.0cm - 0.0cm (24)
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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
Yellow, Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Light Yellow
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Foliage Color (Spring) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Light Yellow
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Foliage Color (Summer) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Light Yellow
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Foliage Color (Fall) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Light Yellow
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Foliage Color (Winter) Modifier
Variegated, Striped/Striated
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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
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
