This rhizomatous perennial has cain-like stems that form a clump and the large banana-like leaves are dark green. It has bright pink trumpet-shaped flowers that appear in pendant clusters from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Canna iridiflora is naturally found in Peru tolerating most well drained fertile moist soils that are organic rich. It prefers an open sunny position but will tolerate some shade and is drought and frost tender. 

This perennial is grown for its flowers and is planted in parks and large gardens commonly near a water feature as a specimen. It is also used in border planting establishing in 1 to 2 years from division and is suitable for coastal or mountainous regions. It is planted along creek embankments and in sub-tropical gardens for colour. ID 2421

Canna (KA-na) iridiflora  (e-rid-e-FOL-ra)

Cannaceae (kan-AY-see-ee)