Canna indica Indian shot (Cannaceae)

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Canna indica
Indian shot
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The Canna indica plant species is found in S. America. W. Indies. Locally naturalized in the warmest parts of S. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Cannaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indian shot.

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Latin Name:  Canna indica
Common Name:  Indian shot
Family:  Cannaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Original habitat is obscure, but it is found by the coast and in temperate valleys of the Andes[97].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a deep rich well-drained soil in a sunny position[200]. The plant has large leaves and dislikes windy conditions since this can tear the leaves to shreds[200]. This species is probably hardy in the mildest areas of Britain but even then it should be given a good mulch if left in the ground overwinter[1, 200]. Plants have survived temperatures down to about -5°c overwinter with us[K]. This species is often grown as a summer bedding plant in Britain, especially in sub-tropical bedding schemes. In colder areas of the country the tubers can be harvested in late autumn after the top growth has been killed back by frost and stored over winter. They should be kept in a cool but frost-free place covered in moist soil or leaves[1]. Plants are cultivated for their edible root in the Tropics. Slugs love the young growth in spring and can cause serious damage to plants[233].

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