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A. Flowering Characteristics
Cannas flower from early summer to fall or just
frost. Plants are 24-84 inches tall depending
on the cultivar.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Peru, Central America, S.
and S.E. United States, West Indies
2. Common names: Arrowroot, Indian Shot
3. Geophyte organ: Rhizomes
4. Hardiness type: Tender III - Injured at temperatures
below 35 degrees F (2C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by rhizome
growth and requires a warm (70 to 90F) - cool
(35 to 45F) - warm (70 to 90F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds and woodland gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: Top size with 2-5 eyes.
2. Planting density: At least 12 inches apart,
1 per sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the rhizome.
4. Planting time: Spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zone 7 with mulch, Zones 8 to 11 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Coreopsis, Hemerocallis (yellow cvs.), Kniphofia
(yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum (Shasta daisies),
Peonies (white and yellow cvs.), Rudbeckia, Salvia,
Verbascum, Buddleia, Hibiscus syriacus, Acer palmatum,
Lagerstroemia.
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