James Burghardt
Family
Cannaceae
Botanical Name
CANNA 'Tropical Yellow'( TROPICAL SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily, Tropical Yellow Canna
General Description
Canna is an easy-to-grow, tropical to sub-tropical herbaceous plant. Most species originate from tropical America, but almost all cultivated varieties are hybrids. Where hardy, it is grown as an evergreen perennial and in colder regions it is revered as a vigorous tender perennial.
The dwarf cultivar 'Tropical Yellow' is known for its large bright yellow flowers touched with peachy pink spots, medium green foliage and compact mature size. Its bold leaves offer a course texture to the garden, and its colorful almost lily-like blossoms attract insect pollinators and hummingbirds.
All Canna have 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 overwinter and then planted again in spring after the last frost date.
Cannas are amazingly adaptable. They prefer full sun and rich moist to wet soil but are surprisingly drought tolerant if faced with a bout of dry weather.
Use 'Tropical Yellow' in containers, mixed borders or waterside plantings. Though tolerant of wet soils, it will not tolerate deep standing water. Members of the Tropical Series grow true from seed and will flower in the first growing season.
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
2'-3' / 0.6m - 0.9m
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Gold, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red, Dark Salmon
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Red, Green, Orange, Light Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Gold, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, Bronze
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Red, Green, Orange, Light Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Light Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Gold, Burgundy, Crimson, Dark Red, 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
