CANNA INDICA PURPUREA

'Purpurea' also bears orange or crimson flowers but pairs them to violet foliage. Bold-leaved perennial with flowers from summer to frost. Casually shaped five-petal flowers to 5 inches wide held above the foliage on tall stems. Flowers may be bright red, soft orange. Adds a tropical look to the landscape. Large leaves (up to 2 feet) are dark purple. Effective in mass plantings or containers. Very easy to grow.

SYNOPSIS

Mature Size / Spread / Form	1.0-1.5m / Upright
Foliage Color	Bright green or bronze / Red or yellow
Growth Rate	Fast
Sunlight tolerance	High
Wind tolerance	Medium
Salinity tolerance	Low
Drought tolerance	Low
Family name	CANNACEAE