(Cannacea)

• Botanical Name: Cannacea
• Planting Time: Spring after all danger of frost has passed.
• Height: 2 to 3 feet tall
• Exposure: Full sun
• Soil: any
• Hardiness: Frost free areas. When used in cooler areas they must be lifted in the fall.
• Bloom Time: Late spring
• Uses: beds, borders, containers, accents

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• Plant in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Start new plants indoors for quicker blooms.
• Space low-growing varieties 10 to 12 inches apart and taller ones up to 24 inches apart. Plant 4 to six inches deep.
• Fertilize only when the plants are actively growing, and keep the withered blooms picked off.
• Cannas are native to tropical and subtropical areas and can't tolerate freezing temperatures. In zones colder than 7 they should be lifted and stored in a frost free area for the winter.
• If overwintered in the ground, lift and divide every three to four years. Leave 3 to 4 eyes on each division for strong, sturdy plants.

Tip:
A tub of cannas makes a terrific accent for a sunny patio or porch.