Musifolia canna
Canna 'Musifolia'
RHS AGM 2002
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size8 to 10 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Musifolia' canna (Canna 'Musifolia') is a perennial for borders, containers, accents, and privacy screens. 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 soil of most types. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Calla lily, Karl Foerster feather reed grass, and Totally Tangerine dahlia.