Canna Lilies are a favorite in our garden. Canna is the only genus in the family of Cannaceae. In August and September, when other flowers have reached their peak, the Canna Lilies are displaying a magnificent showcase of color and texture in the flower bed. The main reason that we plant Canna Lilies is because hummingbirds are attracted to them. So, what makes hummingbirds happy makes us happy!
Canna Lilies are not true lilies. The name Canna originates from the Celtic word for a cane or reek.
Canna Lilies are lovely in the garden because of their bold accent. Their tropical appearance makes a spectacular show in any flower garden. They grow three to five feet high. They look beautiful displayed in a large container or urn. The colors of the flowers are usually vibrant shades of red, yellow, or orange. The broad, flat, alternative leaves are typically green, purple, or variegated. They grow out of the stem in a long, narrow roll and then unfurl. Although gardeners enjoy these interesting flowers, nature really intended them to attract pollinators, such as bees, hummingbirds, and bats, so that they could collect the nectar and pollen. The pollination mechanism is conspicuously specialized. Pollen is shed on the style while still in the bud, and in the early hybrids some is also found on the stigma because of the high position of the anther, which means that they are self-pollinating.
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