President canna
Canna 'President'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4 to 6 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
'President' canna (Canna 'President') 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 grows 47 to 71 inches tall and tolerates drought and salt. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Red-hot poker, Montbretia, and Coneflower.