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Heirloom Garden at the National Museum of American History, Behring Center

Canna lilyCanna indica

Family: Cannaceae

Tender perennial bulb

Large banana-like foliage, with spikes of lily-like flowers, usually yellow to red but depends on variety, height 4 - 5 feet, full sun, likes moist soils. In cooler climates bulbs need to be lifted and stored during winter.

Common names: Canna lily.

 

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