Canna x generalis 'Bengal Tiger' ~ Variegated Tiger Canna Lily
Bengal Tiger Canna is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial with a basal-clumping habit. The dramatically large foliage is variegated deep green with stripes of creamy yellow. The brilliant orange flowers bloom from 6’ purple-red stalks that bloom in summer which attracts bees and butterflies. Blooms best in full sun and moist soil. Syn. with Canna 'Pretoria'. Type: Perennial Origins: Sub to Tropic Americas and India Height: 4’ - 6’ Spread: 1.5’ - 2’ Spacing: 1.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 7 - 10 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Orange Season of Interest: Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium maintenance. May experience root rot in poorly drained wet soils. Watch for aster yellows. Japanese beetles, caterpillars, slugs and snails may chew on the foliage. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Lantana, Passion Flower, Lily Of Th