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Key characteristics

Family: Cannaceae
Height: 4-6 feet tall
Width: 2-3 feet wide
Flower color: Vibrant orange
Foliage color: Variegated with striking shades of purple, green, orange, and pink
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Moderate; remove spent blooms and foliage, divide clumps every 2-3 years
Growing zone: USDA Zones 7-10
Wildlife: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Perennials

Canna indica 'Phasion'

Tropicanna Canna

Canna indica 'Phasion' brings a burst of tropical color to gardens with its vivid, variegated foliage and brilliant flowers. The leaves are a visual treat, displaying shades of burgundy, green, yellow, and pink in striking vertical stripes that create a bold, dynamic effect. During summer and into early fall, 'Phasion' produces vibrant orange blooms that add another layer of warmth and brightness, making it a standout choice for adding drama to garden beds, borders, or large containers.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer to early fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Hummingbird Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Coneflowers · Salvias · Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis

Design tip

Fall bloom is its strength, and it earns a place near a path or seating area used late in the year. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.