Canna Indica Fire Dragon
A vigorous, rhizomatous perennial with large, tropical-looking leaves and fiery red flowers. Best suited to irrigated garden areas rather than dry desert landscapes. Special Features Bold tropical texture; attracts hummingbirds; fast seasonal growth; readily propagated by dividing rhizomes. Problems & Solutions Dry heat and insufficient water cause scorched or ragged leaves; provide afternoon shade, mulch, […]
Canna Lily Yellow
A tropical-looking, rhizomatous perennial with broad, banana-like leaves and bright yellow flowers. Yellow garden cannas are often hybrids sold under Canna indica. Special Features Bold tropical foliage; showy flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Heat tolerant with sufficient moisture, but not drought tolerant. Problems & Solutions Dry soil and intense afternoon sun can scorch leaves (maintain […]
Canna Lily
A rhizomatous tropical perennial with large, banana-like leaves and upright spikes of colorful flowers; not a true lily. Special Features Bold tropical foliage; hummingbird-attracting flowers; heat tolerant with adequate moisture; spreads by rhizomes and is easily divided. Problems & Solutions Leaf scorch and brown edges from hot sun, dry soil, or salt buildup (provide afternoon […]
Variegated Shell Ginger
Tropical rhizomatous perennial grown for bold, strap-like leaves striped in yellow and green. Marginal in the low desert: it needs deep or filtered shade, wind protection, and consistent moisture, and foliage burns easily in dry heat and freezes to the ground in hard frost. Special Features Bold yellow-and-green variegated foliage; fragrant shell-shaped flowers when mature; […]
Canna Lily Tropicana
A tropical-looking, rhizomatous perennial prized for bold, multicolored striped leaves and bright orange flowers. Tropicanna is commonly sold as Canna ‘Phasion’, a hybrid rather than a pure Canna indica. Special Features Dramatic striped foliage; tropical texture; hummingbird-attracting flowers; vigorous growth in warm weather. Not drought tolerant. Problems & Solutions Leaf scorch and brown edges: provide […]