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About Canna lilies __ A good introduction to canna lilies and their growing habits. - illustrated - From clainescanna.co.uk - http://www.clainescanna.co.uk/APage_AllAboutCanna.htm 

Cana Lilies __ "If you want a bright, happy, tropical-style garden but you don't live in the tropics, think about planting canna lilies. Cannas are undergoing a new wave of popularity now that warm colours and bold foliage are back in style." - illustrated - From burkesbackyard.com.au - http://tinyurl.com/6gw4u

  
Cannas __ You will find descriptions and growing tips for several varieties of canna. - illustrated - From San Marcos Growers - http://www.smgrowers.com/search/basesearchcanna.asp?strSearchText=Canna+ 

Canna Forum __ lots of information, questions and answers, image galleries and more. Your archaeolink editor hangs out here frequently. - illustrated - From gardenweb.com - http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/canna/

 
Canna indica: Indian shot __ "Indian shot is a robust perennial herb up to three feet (1 m) tall that grows from a thick, branching, underground rhizome. The large green leaves taper into slender petioles that form a sheath around the main stem. Unlike the numerous cultivated varieties of domesticated cannas (Canna x generalis), with showy yellow, orange, pink or red blossoms, the flowers of C. indica are much smaller and typically only come in red." Still, an interesting variety to grow. - illustrated - From W.P. Armstrong - http://waynesword.palomar.edu/pljune98.htm 

Canna Lilies for South Florida __ "Not many plant families can boast year round color like the Canna Lily. These relatives of the Heliconias, Bananas, and Birds of Paradise are easily grown in South Florida." You will find growing tips and images. Cannas seem a little easier to grow in the north where there are fewer pests which attack them. - illustrated - From tropicaldesigns.com - http://www.tropicaldesigns.com/tp-canna.htm 

 
Canna News __ Keep up with the latest news about cannas, new canna cultivars, information about groups and organizations, more. - illustrated - From clainescanna.co.uk - http://www.clainescanna.co.uk/APage_News21thC.htm 

Cannas: Growing Tips __ "Cannas are tender tropical perennials that with a little care can be grown in almost all areas. They are heavy feeders and require lots of water to perform at their best." You will learn how to grow cannas from seed or rhizomes and how to store bulbs in colder regions. - From karcheskycanna.com - http://www.karcheskycanna.com/growingtips.htm

Cultivar Finder __ Detailed information about a variety of cannas along with inages. Use the cultivar finder to access other canna types. - illustrated - From davesgarden.com - http://davesgarden.com/pdb/finder/index.php?sname=Cannas&submit=submit 

Detailed information on Canna Lily 'Tropicanna (aka Phaison, Orange Durban) __ Hardiness, bloom time, description and images. - illustrated - From davesgarden.com - http://davesgarden.com/pdb/go/3301///
 
Easy to Grow Houseplants: The Quick Growing Cana Lily __ Yes, they do grow well inside. I have grown a few that way. "The Cana Lily can grow up to 8-10' high. This plant grows from a bulb that should be planted just underground. The cana lily bulb can hold water for a very long period of time. This larged-leaf plant grow well inside or outside." A good article. - illustrated - From growinggrowinggone.blogspot.com - http://growinggrowinggone.blogspot.com/2006/10/quick-growing-cana-lily.html 

Floridata: Canna X generalis __ A good overview of the canna, its origins and some growing tips. - illustrated - From floridata.com - http://www.floridata.com/ref/c/cann_xge.cfm

 
My Web Garden.com -Cannas: Majestic Flowers from the Tropics __ A general introduction to the canna lily and basic growing tips. - From mywebgarden.com - http://www.mywebgarden.com/articles/flower_types/cannas_description.html

Planting guide - Canna Lilies __ "If wearing bright colors makes you uncomfortable, cannas may not be for you. If, however, you like mixing bright pink tops with teal bottoms, these plants are going to provide many seasons of fun." Growing and planting guide. - From easytogrowbulbs.com - http://www.easytogrowbulbs.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=63 

Why are canna flowers so unusual? __ "Canna flowers are not what they appear to be." Well - gee. what are they then? Find out here. - illustrated - from killerplants.com - http://www.killerplants.com/weird-plants/20020926.asp
 

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