Nothing beats cannas (Canna x generalis) for big, bold summer color. With flashy blooms and dramatic foliage that can reach 6 or taller, this striking subtropical perennial is an eye-catching addition ...

Canna Lilies are one of the very best tropical plants to grow either in containers or right in the ground that will transform your garden into a lush paradise. To grow them well, there are just a few ...

August brings heat and humidity, with frequent daily thunderstorms that may wreak havoc on summer-flowering perennials. Canna lilies are an exception, thriving during the dog days of summer. Cannas ...

Levi Strauss's tips for great cannas: •Size matters. Buy the biggest tubers you can for the best show. •Cannas love warmth with a touch of shade. Plant them in where they get long hours of sun. A ...

OK, I’ll admit it — I’ve always had a love affair with cannas. When I was growing up in Southern California, cannas were a landscaping staple. The large varieties were used in formal plantings at ...

These late August days are perfect for the tall tropical plant canna lily. Native to zones seven through 10 in the southern United States down to Argentina, these stately perennials are known for ...