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Golden Canna

Canna flaccida

Golden canna is the native canna of Southeastern marshes and ditches, with bold paddle leaves and large soft-yellow flowers loved by hummingbirds. A tropical-looking accent for wet, sunny ground.

Family
Cannaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
3–5 ft
Spacing
1–3 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
wet, moist
Soil pH
acidic, neutral
Bloom
May, June, July, August
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
border, rain garden, erosion control, naturalizing
Native states
FL, GA, LA, SC