Canna flaccida "Yellow Canna"

Canna Flaccida "Yellow Canna" host plant

Butterfly host plant for Canna Skipper ( Calpodes ethlius)

Pot Size: 3 Gallon

Height: 8" to 12" 

Facts about Canna Flaccida host plant:

* Description: Lovely yellow and fragrant flower with a tropical looking bright green foliage. The broadly lanceolate leaves of this succulent, herbaceous species range from 8"-24" long and 3"-6" wide, alternating along a fleshy 2'-4' stem. the showy, symmetric flowers are short lived. The fruits are 3 parted capsules, 1"-2" wide, with hard black seeds.

* Bloom Season: March-November

* Habitat/Range: Freshwater wetlands from South Caroline through mainland Florida.

* Family: Canaceae

* Zones: 8 to 10

* Height: 2'-4'

* Sun: Full sun to partial shade

* Water: Medium to wet