description Canna Lily Overview
Canna, commonly called canna lily, is the only genus in the family Cannaceae. These rhizomatous perennial plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and have large, banana-like leaves with showy flowers in colors that include red, orange, yellow, and pink. Cannas are cultivated mainly as ornamental plants for warm-season borders, containers, and waterside plantings, while some related forms have also been used as starch crops.
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What is Canna Lily?
Canna lily is the common name for plants in the genus Canna, the only genus in the family Cannaceae. Cannas are rhizomatous perennials native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.
Why do Canna Lily leaves look like banana leaves?
Cannas have large, broad leaves with a strong central midrib, giving them a banana-like appearance. Their foliage may be green, bronze, or striped, depending on the cultivar.
What colors do Canna Lily flowers have?
Canna flowers may be red, orange, yellow, pink, or combinations of these colors. They are held above the foliage on upright stems.
Does Canna Lily grow from a bulb?
Canna grows from thick underground rhizomes, not true bulbs. These rhizomes store energy and produce new leafy shoots during the growing season.
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