Canna lilies introduced themselves to me in the spring of 2016, my first year in Hendersonville. I was contemplating my small yard, wondering how I could plant everything I wanted. As the weather grew ...

In many areas of the country, canna lilies need to be dug up in fall and stored through winter before replanting in the spring. We are lucky here. With our comparatively mild winters, and with careful ...

Canna lilies, vibrant and tropical-looking, will add bold color to your garden. To help them stay healthy year round, canna lilies need pruning. How, and how much, you have to prune canna lilies ...

After our long colorless winter, many gardeners are dreaming of creating a lush, colorful garden in their backyard. With their large banana-like leaves and tall spikes of brilliant flowers, Canna ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When canna lilies begin blooming in late spring, they can become the star of your garden. Some grow as tall as 6 feet, and their bright-colored blooms are eye-catching. You can find ...

OK, I’ll admit it — I’ve always had a love affair with cannas. When I was growing up in Southern California, cannas were a landscaping staple. The large varieties were used in formal plantings at ...

Canna lilies, more commonly known as simply cannas, provide a lot of bang for the buck in any flower garden. Some varieties are grown for their flowers, others for their showy foliage. The main ...

Q:I read your July 19 column on dividing and fertilizing bearded irises to increase blooming. I'm having the same problem with my canna lilies. At one time they grew nice and tall and bloomed well.

Evocative is the word that comes to mind when I see canna lilies. I have visions of jungles, plants with giant unfurling leaves, sunshine and bright red, yellow, pink or fiery orange flowers. Hailing ...