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Yellow Canna Lily

Canna generalis

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Overview

The Canna generalis is a bold Yellow Canna Lily with deep green, tropical foliage and sunny yellow flowers from planting to frost. It grows upright to 30-48 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide, making a strong thriller in containers or a focal point in beds. Plant in part sun to full sun with average soil and consistent moisture; it tolerates heat, humidity, and brief damp conditions. Hardy in USDA Zones 8-11.

Water Medium
Yellow Canna Lily (Canna generalis) — The Canna generalis is a bold Yellow Canna Lily with deep green

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
2.5–4 Ft.
Mature width
1.5–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cannaceae

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Canna generalis
Canna generalis
Canna generalis
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