(Canna 'Erebus') KAN-ah Genus:  Canna

Each of this plant's stunning lance-shaped leaves is the softest gray-green, edged subtly with a cream-colored pinstripe. These luminous 5-foot-tall plants are crowned with spires of delicate pink flowers with just a blush of salmon.

Care: 

Likes fertile soil, frequent feedings, and lots of water. Dig up in fall where not hardy.

Propagation: 

Divide rhizomes into pieces with prominent eyes.

Problems: 

Fairly pest free. Japanese beetles may be a problem.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Fast Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Pink Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Suitable as Annual, Waterside Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Tropicals