Canna iridiflora
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| Canna iridiflora Ruiz. & Pav. |
Canna iridiflora is a species of the Canna genus, belonging to the family Cannaceae , a native of Peru at altitudes of 1,800-2,850m (6,000-9,000ft). It was introduced to England in 1816 (Johnson's Gardeners Dictionary, 1856).
It is a perennial growing to 5m. It is hardy to zone 10 and is frost tender. In the north latitudes it is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen in October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs).
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[edit] Synonyms
Peruvian Canna, Iris Canna
[edit] Taxonomy
In the last three decades of the 20th century, Canna species have been categorised by two different taxonomists, Professor Paul Maas (and his wife Dr. Hiltje Maas) from Holland and Dr. Nobuyuki Tanaka from Japan. Inevitably, there are differences in their categorisations, however, they are both in agreement that this is a distinct and separate species.
[edit] Canna iridiflora Ruiz & Pav.
Flowers hanging down in large pendants of pink, riding above large, green leaves. Spreading stems and gently spreading leaves creates a goblet shaped clump. Plant height 5m (16ft). The foliage is green (137A) with pale inner edge and dark outer edge. Flowers are pendant shaped carmine-red to purple, 10-14cm (4-5½in) long, with a relatively long tubular part and 8 coloured lobes; petals not reflexed; staminodes 4.
[edit] References
- Johnson's Gardeners Dictionary, 1856
- Cooke, Ian: The Gardener's Guide to Growing cannas, Timber Press. ISBN 0-88192-513-6
