Canna lilies introduced themselves to me in the spring of 2016, my first year in Hendersonville. I was contemplating my small yard, wondering how I could plant everything I wanted. As the weather grew ...
Cannas, sometimes called canna lily, are tender tropical plants that are generally planted as bulbs (tubers) in the early summer after the soil warms up. Many gardeners dig up and save their canna ...
Canna comes from the Greek word, kanna, which means reed or grass. The plants are not actually related to lilies at all. Canna is also referred to as Indian shot because of their hard, black, round ...
Last week, we discussed a relatively uncommon flower — the Yellow Canna Lily. The plant is unique in a way that its flaccid flowers, seed pods and leaves are all quite different from the usual ...
Latin name: Canna x. generalis. Planting months: Seeds, January and February; rhizomes, 2 weeks before last frost; transplants, after danger of frost. Light requirements: Full sun, semi-shade. Soil ...
You may think the tall strong canna stems are reminiscent of a ginger lily — and are often called canna lilies — but they actually do not belong to the lily family at all. Canna lilies can reach 8 to ...
Canna lilies are bold and beautiful landscape plants that are a staple growing in southern home gardens, popularized as easy to grow and maintain. I have a collection strategically placed around my ...
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Questions from new homeowners are commonplace. Even if you are moving across town, you inherit a new landscape with some new plants. One new homeowner asked me how difficult it ...
GARDENING GERRY DALY THE canna lily is becoming increasingly popular in gardens as a result of the fashion for tropical planting. In this style of planting, tender exotic plants are used outdoors in ...
Canna lilies are popular in many Australian gardens, especially in warm-temperate and sub-tropical areas. The lush green foliage and red or yellow flowers bring a tropical feel to a garden. These ...
It looks to me like canna yellow mottle virus or canna mosaic virus. For positive identification, you need to send in into the University of Florida Plant Pathology ...