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Canna glauca
Canna glauca L.
Water Canna, Louisiana Canna, Maraca Amarilla
Cannaceae (Canna Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: CAGL13
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N), VI (N?)
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: LA , TXNative Habitat: Canna glauca grows around lakes and in marshes and swamps. It is found along the coast in South Texas.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Sun , Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Conditions Comments: Cannas have soft butter-yellow flowers throughout the summer. The bold, upright, tropical looking light green foliage looks good in the back of a pond or in very wet soils. They can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes. It is good for wetland gardens and habitats.
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesInteresting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Larval Host: Brazillian skipper
Deer Resistant: Minimal
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
NPSOT - Austin Chapter - Austin, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 841 - Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants (2006) Burrell, C. C.Search More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Canna glauca in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Canna glauca in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Canna glauca
Metadata
Record Modified: 2009-01-27Research By: BJG, ADA