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, ...

Q. I would like to grow cannas in my garden but have been told they are tropical and not hardy to our USDA Zone 5. However, I see them in many gardens. What is the secret? –Mary Garzino, Chicago A.

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 ...

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 ...

A new canna lily, called South Pacific Orange F1, is one of the 2018 All America Selection winners. Pixabay photo When deciding what to plant in my container gardens, I have not typically considered ...

Tropical plants have been changing the palette and character of summer gardens in every climate lately. Lush, leafy canna lilies are leading the charge. "They grow fast, and they have great foliage ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...