Hardy Water Canna ‘Thalia dealbata’

Hardy water canna is a marginal aquatic plant forming dense clumps or erect stem supporting flag like paddle shaped leaves at the pinnacle.  With seasonal purple blooms reaching above foliage.
Foliage interest
Semi - evergreen
Water plant
Heat tolerant
CHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:  Annual
Height Category:  Average
Garden Height:  14 - 20 Inches
Spacing:  10 - 12 Inches
Spread:  14 - 18 Inches
Flower Colors:  Purple
Foliage Colors:  Green
Foliage Shade:  Green
Habit:  Upright
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:  Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:  Easy
Bloom Time: Summer
Hardiness Zones:  6 - 12
Water Category:  Average
Uses:  Container, water garden, pond, bog garden
Uses Notes:  Perfect for containers, water gardens, gog gardens
Maintenance Notes:  Great plant along shores or shallow shelves in ponds.  Cut back spent blooms as needed.  Not suitable for over wintering.