Golden Canna Canna flaccida 10 Seeds USA Company

Canna flaccida, commonly known as the golden canna, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Cannaceae family. Here's a detailed description:

Stem: Canna flaccida typically grows from rhizomes, which are underground stems. The stems are erect and can reach heights of up to 2 meters (6.5 feet).

Leaves: The leaves of Canna flaccida are large and paddle-shaped, resembling those of a banana plant. They are typically around 30-60 centimeters (12-24 inches) long and 10-30 centimeters (4-12 inches) wide. The leaves are arranged alternately along the stems and have prominent veins.

Flowers: The most striking feature of Canna flaccida is its bright yellow flowers. These flowers are borne on long stalks, rising above the foliage. Each flower consists of three sepals and three petals, with the petals forming a tubular shape. The flowers are pollinated by insects, particularly bees and butterflies.

Inflorescence: The flowers of Canna flaccida are arranged in terminal racemes, which are elongated clusters of flowers along a central stem. Each raceme can bear multiple flowers, adding to the plant's visual appeal.

Roots: Like other members of the genus Canna, Canna flaccida has fleshy, tuberous roots known as rhizomes. These rhizomes serve as storage organs for nutrients and water, allowing the plant to survive adverse conditions.

Habitat: Canna flaccida is native to the southeastern United States, particularly in states such as Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. It is typically found in wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, and along the edges of ponds and streams. It thrives in moist, fertile soil with good drainage. Hardy in zones 8-11.

Growing Instructions

The seeds have a hard seed coat that has to be treated, or scarified, in order for water to enter the seeds so that they can sprout. The seeds can be planted outdoors at any time of the year or they can be grown in containers and then transplanted when they are large enough to be transplanted.

1. Scarify the seeds by filing a notch in the seed coat or use sandpaper to sand part of it down.
2. Soak the seeds in water for 48 hours.
3. Plant the seeds individually or in group of 4-5 in a small pot with potting soil.
4. When the seedlings are over 6 inches tall, they can be transplanted into larger pots or they can be transplanted outdoors.