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Canna family
The modern Canna originated from the Canna indica
(native of India) then hybridized with other species around the
world. Because of extensive cross breading, most garden plants
are no longer distinguishable as distinctive species. They are
now grouped together, no matter what they look like, under Canna X generalis.
Flower range in color: pink, red, orange, yellow, variegated. Canna
flowers have 3 petals, 3 modified stamen that look like petals, and 3 sepals.
Height depends on variety, 30" to 8 feet tall. Leaves are large and vary
by variety to include green, red, bronze, and striped.
These plants are easy to grow from a rhizome (underground stem).
Cannaceae - Canna family
Canna Canna X generalis (Canna X orchiodes)
Photos taken in Taylor County, Texas, August 2002
(Purchased)
Old Species
Louisiana Canna Canna glauca
Lily-like flower in a variety of colors. Reproduces by rhizomes. Can live in 6" deep water.
(Native of Texas, Gulf coast)
Golden Canna (Bandanna-of-the-Everglades) Canna flaccida
Large lily-like flower, yellow only. Reproduces by rhizomes.
(Native of Texas, Gulf coast)
Indian-shot Canna indica
Lily-like flower in a variety of colors. Can live in 6" deep water. Reproduces by rhizomes.
(Introduced - native of India)
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