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Genus: Canna Species: indica Common Name: Indian Shot Family: Cannaceae Order: Zingiberales Native: Tropical America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 6 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Spring, Summer to Fall Flower Color: Red, the lip orange, spotted with red Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 7-10 Note: This rhizomatous plant has both an attractive foliage and flowers. It is suitable for borders, beds, and large containers. During the cold season, rhizomes should be dug out and kept at 40-45 F till the following Spring. Monitor plant for rhizome rot, aster yellow, caterpillars, Japanese beetles, snails, and slugs. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.