Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Canna indica 'Tropicanna Gold'
Tropicanna Gold Canna Lilly
- Family
- Cannaceae
- Height
- 4 to 6 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Golden-yellow with dark orange speckled throats
- Foliage color
- Green with gold stripes
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Keep soil consistently moist
- Maintenance
- Low; remove spent flowers to encourage reblooming
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 7 to 11
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer resistant
About this plant
Canna indica 'Tropicanna Gold' is a hybrid cultivar that blooms from summer to fall, producing large, bold orange flowers with dark orange speckles at the throat and yellow margins. These vibrant blooms stand out against the plant's dramatic variegated foliage, which features large, lance-shaped leaves striped with green and gold.
What sets 'Tropicanna Gold' apart is its striking combination of bright orange flowers and distinctive variegated foliage, which adds texture and color to the garden throughout the season. The plant's lush, tropical appearance makes it a great choice for mixed borders, containers, and tropical-style gardens, offering both visual interest and a touch of the exotic.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Rain Gardens
Companion plants
Bearded irises · Bee balm · Yarrow · Ornamental grasses · Garden phlox · Black-eyed Susans
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the Oregon trial garden at Monrovia.
