Black Knight Canna Lily (Canna 'Black Knight') | Dark Foliage Red Flowers

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Black Knight Canna Lily

Canna 'Black Knight'

A fast-growing tropical perennial with striking near-black foliage and vivid scarlet-red blooms from summer to frost.

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Description

Canna 'Black Knight' is a bold, tropical perennial celebrated for its dramatic, near-black foliage and vivid scarlet-red flowers, creating a striking "goth" aesthetic in the garden. This fast-growing, upright plant forms a clump of large, paddle-shaped leaves in deep burgundy to purple-black, providing an intense, architectural backdrop for the brilliant blooms . From midsummer through autumn, it produces abundant, rich red, orchid-like flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a spectacular accent for sunny borders, large containers, and tropical-themed landscapes .

Quick Facts

Foliage & Flowers: Large, broad, paddle-shaped leaves in deep burgundy to near-black; tall spikes of vivid scarlet-red, orchid-like flowers .
Mature Height: 4-6 ft .
Mature Spread: 18-24 in .
Growth Rate: Fast .
Hardiness Zones: USDA 7-11 .
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade .
Core Benefits: Striking dark foliage, long-lasting red blooms, attracts hummingbirds, deer resistant, excellent for containers .
Best Uses: Specimen plant, tropical borders, mass plantings, large containers, poolside accents, bog gardens .

Faqs

Q: How tall does 'Black Knight' Canna grow?
A: It typically reaches 4 to 6 feet in height and spreads about 18 to 24 inches wide .

Q: How should I care for it in winter?
A: In colder climates (zones 7 and below), the rhizomes should be lifted in autumn after the foliage is blackened by frost and stored in a cool, frost-free place in barely moist compost .

Q: Is it a good plant for containers?
A: Yes, it is an excellent choice for large containers and makes a perfect "thriller" in a 'spiller-thriller-filler' combination .

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the bright red flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as butterflies .

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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