General Eisenhower canna
Canna 'General Eisenhower'
RHS AGM 2002, AGM 2003
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'General Eisenhower' canna (Canna 'General Eisenhower') is a bulb for borders, containers, accents, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, loamy or clay soil. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Hummingbirds and birds visit the flowers. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Hardy hibiscus, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Ostrich fern.