Cannova® Yellow Canna Lily

Cannova® Yellow Canna (Canna 'Cannova Yellow') brings the bold, butter-yellow blooms of classic cannas in a more compact, manageable size perfect for today's gardens. Part of the Cannova® series bred specifically for superior garden performance, this variety delivers non-stop color from late spring through the first hard frost without the leggy growth or constant deadheading of older canna types.

Tropical Impact Without the Work

Standing 3-4 feet tall with broad, paddle-shaped green leaves, Cannova® Yellow creates instant tropical drama whether planted in the ground or grown in large containers. The bright yellow flowers emerge on sturdy stems above the foliage in clusters that hummingbirds can't resist. Unlike some cannas that demand constant grooming, Cannova® varieties are self-cleaning, meaning spent blooms drop away cleanly without turning brown and papery. New buds keep emerging along the flower spike all season long.

Design Versatility

This canna's moderate height makes it exceptionally versatile in landscape design. Use it as a focal point in mixed container plantings paired with trailing sweet potato vine and purple fountain grass. Plant in bold groupings of three or five along borders where its upright form provides structure among lower-growing perennials. The compact habit also works beautifully in rain gardens or around water features where its love of moisture becomes an asset rather than a maintenance challenge.

Heat and Humidity Champion

While many plants wilt in hot, humid summers, Cannova® Yellow thrives in exactly those conditions. The thick, tropical foliage shrugs off afternoon thunderstorms and bounces back from intense heat. In zones 8-11, rhizomes survive winter underground and emerge each spring with even more vigor. In colder zones, grow Cannova® Yellow as an annual or dig rhizomes after frost and store them indoors for replanting the following spring.

The Cannova® breeding focuses on disease resistance, sturdy stems that resist wind damage, and reliable reblooming without special care. If you've grown frustrated with floppy, disease-prone cannas in the past, Cannova® Yellow will change your mind about this tropical classic.