Canna or canna lily is a flowering plant in the family Cannaceae. The plants are large tropical and subtropical herbaceous perennials. The flowers are asymmetric and have three sepals and three petals that are small. The flowers are usually red, orange, or yellow. Different Species of Canna 1.Canna amabilis Native Region: Northern Argentina. It is a perennial and is hardy. It flowers from August to October, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are deep crimson red to pale yellow. 2.Canna bangii Native Region: Peru and Bolivia. They are in bloom from August to October. The flowers are orange-red. 3.Canna coccinea Native Region: Northern Argentina They grow up to 2 m tall and bear raspberry red flowers held high over the deeper green leaves. 4.Canna compacta Native Region: Southern Brazil and Northern Argentine It is a perennial growing to 2m. The blooms are bright golden yellow with bright orange-red specks. 5.Cannadiscolor Native Region: Northern Argentina It is a perennial growing to 3m. It is hardy and the flowers are yellow with many red spots. 6.Canna flaccida Native Region: Wetlands of southeastern USA Canna flaccid isa perennial growing to 1.5 m. It is an aquatic species, with blue-green leaves. The flowers are large, lightly perfumed, and canary yellow. 7.Canna glauca Native Region: Wetlands of tropical America It is commonly known as water canna. It is a perennial herb growing 36 feet tall. It has blue-green leaves with large, delicate, and pale yellow blooms. 8.Canna indica( Indian shot) Native region: South-eastern United States Cannaindica, commonly known as Indian shot, African arrowroot, Edible canna, Purple arrowroot, and Sierra Leone arrowroot. Canna indica is a perennial flowering plant that comes in a variety of colors such as Burgundy and bronze-green. Buy Canna indica plant 9.Canna iridiflora Native Region: Peru, Columbia, and Costa Rica Canna iridiflorais a species of herb growing up to 5 m tall. The unique feature of this species is hanging blooms on pink pendant-like stalks. 10.Canna jaegeriana Native Region: South America and the Caribbean It is a herb with curved, orange, small flowers. 11.Canna liliiflora(Scented Canna) Native Region: Peru and Bolivia It grows up to a height of 3 m with stout stems. The flowers are white with a yellowish-green tint and honeysuckle scent. 12.Cannapaniculata Native Region: Southern Mexico, Costa Rica, and tropical South America It is a perennial growing to 5 m (16 ft) tall. The branched inflorescence bears scarlet red to yellow flowers. 13.Canna patens Native Region: Northern Argentina The plant is small-sized with spreading habit and thick rhizomes. The flowers are yellow with a wide red margin. 14.Canna pedunculata Native Region: Southeast Brazil It is a perennial growing to 2.5 m tall. The flowers are erect and small with yellow color. 15.Canna tuerckheimii Native Region:Mexico. The plant grows to 5 m tall.Canna tuerckheimiiis a relatively large species with vast stems carrying large green leaves and orange-red flowers. Next step Gardener services Maintenance gardener Setup gardener Balcony gardener Vegetable gardener Flower gardener Virtual garden consultation Landscaping services Landscape design Landscape garden maintenance Online nursery Organic pesticides and fertilizers Plant media Organic seeds Extra reading Indian shot(Canna indica) Jungle Geranium(Ixora coccinea) Indian Shot(Canna indica) Dasavala (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) Crinum lily (Crinum asiaticum) Happy Gardening! Dr. Vandana K.
