Wanted: Source for Canna achira

19 years ago

Folks,

I am looking for a source for the giant, mostly zone 5 hardy canna, Canna achira. The only place that I know of that offers it is Oregon Exotics and their web-site doesn't seem to have been functional for a few years.

Thanks,

Geoffrey

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mdalebo
19 years ago
Achiras is a synonym for something. It appears that it has been a synonym for various Canna species, depending on the country. All it seems to mean is a Canna with bulbous rhizomes which can be eaten.

I think that the closest you will get at the moment is Canna indica 'Edulis', which seems to have become the unofficial holder of the Achiras synonym.

Here is a link that might be useful: Canna indica 'Edulis'
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