Canna indica

Indian canna, Indian shot, Arrowroot Canna, African arrowroot, Cannon, Indian-shot, Queensland arrowroot, Sierra Leone arrowroot, Edible Canna, Purple Arrowroot, Canna Lily, Canna, Canna plurituberosa, Small-flowered canna, Wild Canna, Chank'ala, Canna indica

Description

A perennial ornamental herb, with vigorous growth and an upright habit, reaching a height of between 0.90 and 1.20 metres. Its very showy spring-summer flowering consists of flowers gathered in striking spike-like inflorescences that rise amongst the foliage, characterised by a wide range of colours with varying shades and intensities depending on the variety. Easy to cultivate, it is used both to adorn outdoor planters and pots and in landscaping in flowerbeds, including those in traffic islands, as well as in mixed plantings with other species.