Botanical Name: Common Names:
Thalia dealbata Powdery Thalia, Hardy Canna, Powdery Alligator Flag,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Water Plants Upright
Description:
Striking, architectural aquatic plant standing approx 1.2m in height. A clump of erect blue-green leaves on long stalks with narrow lance-shaped blades are displayed all year, during the day the leaves point horizontally and then change, pointing upright in the evening. The purple flowers bloom on long stems above the foliage during Summer. Great specimen, for aquatic gardens, ponds and tropical garden themes.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Marantaceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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