When Do Southern Indiana Canna Lilies Bloom?

Canna lilies are a tropical plant that thrives in warm soil and requires temperatures above 50°F (10°C). They bloom constantly throughout the growing season, all the way through frost. The best time to plant canna lilies is in April and May, and they can be started indoors as early as a month before the average last frost date. They come from tropical and subtropical regions and have strong underground stems called rhizomes.

Canna lilies bloom prolifically from mid-summer to the first frost in a flamboyant array of colors varying from red, orange, yellow, pink, or cream. They are the least hardy among flowering tropicals and require dug up in the fall and replanted in the winter in Zone 6. They can be found in early June, and their green foliage sprouts in early spring before disappearing.

Plant Canna Lily rhizomes outdoors from late spring to early summer after the danger of frost has passed. They can also be started indoors in pots as early as early June. By planting several different types of lilies, you can enjoy having these beautiful flowers in bloom from June to September. When growing cannabis, plants should be cut down 8 weeks after putting them into flower and the bulbs should be planted in the ground until Derby.

In summary, canna lilies are a tropical plant that thrives in warm climates and can be successfully planted in April and May.