Description
Best grown in moist, organically rich, well-drained soils in full sun. Rhizomes may be left in the ground in USDA Zones 7-10. Good choice for wet soils and water gardens as well. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Canna Bengal Tiger (aka Pretoria)
(Bengal Tiger Canna)
$19.99
Hardiness Zones:
10a 10b 11a 11b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Bengal Tiger is a popular hybrid cultivar that grows 4-6’ tall. It features medium green leaves (to 10-20” long) with yellow-striped veins. Orange flowers (to 3” across) appear in racemes atop purplish stems from mid-summer to fall. Dramatic foliage provides considerable ornamental interest when the plants are not in flower. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Additional information
| Common Name | Bengal Tiger Canna |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Canna 'Bengal Tiger' |
| Container/Amount | 2 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Height | 6 ft. |
| Width | 3-4' |
| Soil Condition | Average to Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average to wet |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | orange |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | Green and yellow stripes |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
