Tropicanna® canna (Canna ‘Phasion’) KAN-ah Genus:  Canna

This vigorous 5- to 6-foot plant sports fascinating foliage colors. Spring leaves emerge an intense purple and are soon striped with green, yellow, pink, and red. Vivid orange flowers appear in summer on this quick multiplier. Information provided by Anthony Tesselaar Plants. 

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

With its exotic foliage, Tropicanna® is show-stopper in the garden and water features, and is ideal as a “thriller” in mixed containers.

Care: 

Lift in late fall.

Problems: 

Usually pest free, but slugs, snails, caterpillars, and spider mites can affect plants. Rust, leaf spot, and bacterial blight are common.

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, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Salmon Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage, Variegated Foliage Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Waterside Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Tropicals