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Common Garden Canna

Canna 'Erebus'

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Overview

The Canna 'Erebus' boasts striking foliage and blooms. Leaves span up to 24 inches in length, with an impressive spread of 18 inches per plant. Vivid peach-colored flowers emerge amid the greenery, reaching heights between 3 to 4 feet. This perennial prefers full sun to partial shade. Hardy and robust, 'Erebus' offers a tropical flair, ideal for borders or focal points. Thrives in zones 7-10, requiring moderate watering.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 7–10Type PerennialClimate Subtropical
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — Reaching an average height of 3 to 4 feet
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — These flowers add a warm hue to the garden and can reach up to 6 inches across; a key feature of this plant is itsCommon Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — making it an excellent choice for water features or rain gardensCommon Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — the Erebus showcases its true gloryCommon Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — This perennial prefers full sun to partial shadeCommon Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — Thrives in zones 7-10, requiring moderate watering; banana-like leaves that create an impressive backdrop for itsCommon Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — the Canna 'Erebus' prefers a spot that receives full sun to partial shade; leaves span up to 24 inches in length, with+39

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Cannaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — Reaching an average height of 3 to 4 feet
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — These flowers add a warm hue to the garden and can reach up to 6 inches across; a key feature of this plant is its
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — making it an excellent choice for water features or rain gardens
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — the Erebus showcases its true glory
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — This perennial prefers full sun to partial shade
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — Thrives in zones 7-10, requiring moderate watering; banana-like leaves that create an impressive backdrop for its
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — the Canna 'Erebus' prefers a spot that receives full sun to partial shade; leaves span up to 24 inches in length, with
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — During the summer and fall months; pink flowers in the garden
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — deadheading spent flowers can encourage a longer blooming period
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — producing clusters of delicate apricot to soft orange blossoms
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — pink flowers in the garden
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — the Erebus showcases its true glory; hardy and robust, 'Erebus' offers a tropical flair, ideal for borders or focal
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — During the summer and fall months
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — The Canna 'Erebus' boasts striking foliage and blooms; this perennial prefers full sun to partial shade
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — Hardy and robust, 'Erebus' offers a tropical flair, ideal for borders or focal points; the Canna 'Erebus' boasts
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — Leaves span up to 24 inches in length, with an impressive spread of 18 inches per plant
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — With its lush appearance and low maintenance
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — This perennial prefers full sun to partial shade; lift the rhizomes to store over winter for replanting the following
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — These flowers add a warm hue to the garden and can reach up to 6 inches across
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — especially during the growing season
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — it can be vulnerable to pests such as slugs and canna leaf rollers.<br><br>In terms of maintenance
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — perennial for full or half
Common Garden Canna (Canna 'Erebus') — This process ensures the preservation of the Canna 'Erebus' for recurrent seasonal enjoyment
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