Canna 'Bengal Tiger'

Bengal Tiger Canna Lily
CANNA 'PRETORIA'
CANNA GENERALIS 'AUREOSTRIATA'

Herbaceous Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Perennial

Big, bold bright green leaves, striped in yellow on upright stalks reaching 6 feet are topped with bright orange blooms in late summer. Exotic and showy, this perennial lends a tropical air to containers or bedding schemes.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Afternoon Sun

Water Needs: Regular / Even

Description

Size: 48 - 72 tall x 12 - 24 wide
Shape / Form: Upright
Foliage Texture: Bold
Foliage Quality: Bold

Features: Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attractive Foliage, Flowers, Long Blooming, Low Maintenance

Foliage Color: Gold, Variegated, Yellow, Yellow / Gold

Flower Color: Orange
Bloom Season: Jul, Aug, Sep, Summer, Fall

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Mixed Border
Wildlife: Birds, Deer Resistant, Hummingbirds

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Summer, Fall, Late Spring / Early Summer, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: mid-plane filler
Plant Behavior: Tender
Collections: eGardenGo Favorite, Plants That Earn Their Keep

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium

Plant Combos

Late Season Foliage and Flowers for Fall Garden Interest

Focus: Mixed Border, Pleasing Seasonal Flow
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 7, 8
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Exotic Foliage and Flower for Summer Color

Focus: Color Theme
Exposure: Afternoon Sun, Full Sun, Reflected Heat
Zone: 10, 11
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