Zone 8 · Canna Lily
Planting Canna Lily in Zone 8
Canna × generalis
✅ Canna Lily thrives in zone 8 (hardy 7–10)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Canna Lily outside
Last frost has passed. Plant rhizomes after last frost, 4 inches deep. Dig and store over winter in zones 6 and colder.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 15
Bloom window
July – October
Peak bloom
August
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
60"
Spacing
18" apart
Type
bulb
How to plant Canna Lily in zone 8
Plant rhizomes after last frost, 4 inches deep. Dig and store over winter in zones 6 and colder.
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