WHAT: Tropicana canna is one of the most exotic cannas ever introduced. Although it sports a bright orange flower, it is usually grown for its beautifully striped leaves. When back-lit by the sun, ...

After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...

I consider myself an equal-opportunity gardener in the sense that I like to grow a variety of different plants in my garden and home landscape. Like most gardeners, I appreciate the ecological value ...

Many longtime gardeners consider canna lilies the workhorse of the flower garden. That’s because they are available in such a wide range of flower colors, sizes and foliage color. Canna lilies — or ...

Cannas are highly versatile plants and should be used to add a topical feel to the garden or as a beautiful filler plant that provides tons of color. Cannas can tolerate a wide variety of soil ...

Gardening in North Texas means we deal with the challenges of hot weather and limited water resources. But we still love to have a bit of the tropics in our gardens, and that's where canna lily plants ...

“I know it’s cold outside, but I am already thinking about what I want to plant in my flower garden next year. I love cannas when I see them. Are they hard to grow?” — L.F. Cannas are striking plants ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...

For making a statement in the garden, nothing beats big tropical foliage plants. While hardy only in areas that don’t get below 45 degrees, you can bring them indoors for the winter. Or you can treat ...

Canna lilies introduced themselves to me in the spring of 2016, my first year in Hendersonville. I was contemplating my small yard, wondering how I could plant everything I wanted. As the weather grew ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. LEWISTON — It started with 25 broad-leafed plants, not typically found in ...