Canna generalis Stuttgart Mexico In cooler climates

In cooler climates

Cardinal flower emerges from a flat winter rosette to produce a 4'-5' stalk (height varies with soil moisture)

Each 18" stem is clothed with soft spiny three-lobed leaves

Unlike our native Podophyllum peltatum

are you drooling yet

Canna generalis Stuttgart Mexico In cooler climatesHere's another vigorously growing variegated canna everyone is talking about. This German introduction was discovered and named by the late Bob Hayes of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. The bold, green and white blocked patterns on the foliage make this a stunning centerpiece in any landscape. The white portions of the foliage tend to burn in sun, so we recommend light shade and plenty of moisture. In late summer, the plants are topped with inconspicuous,