Canna indica, Edible Canna [SEEDS]

Culture notes: Now grown ornamentaly, this perennial with small red/orange flowers and giant foliage has been grown for thousands of years as food in South and Central America. We dig ours up in late fall and overwinter in a cool, dark place. Plant when soil is warm, usually May.

Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Bloom time: July to September
Soil notes: Organically rich, moist and well-drained soils