Yellow King Humbert canna
Canna 'Yellow King Humbert'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size4 to 5 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
'Yellow King Humbert' canna (Canna 'Yellow King Humbert') 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 59 inches tall and stays narrow. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything.
Pairs well with Montbretia, Red-hot poker, Coneflower, and Lemongrass.