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Canna indica Seeds | Indian Shot, Edible Canna, African Arrowroot, Purple Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot – Rare Heirloom Mix

Canna indica Seeds | Indian Shot, Edible Canna, African Arrowroot, Purple Arrowroot, Sierra Leone Arrowroot – Rare Heirloom Mix

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Grow a bold, beautiful, and multifunctional plant with Canna indica Seeds – also known as Indian Shot, African Arrowroot, Edible Canna, Purple Arrowroot, and Sierra Leone Arrowroot. This rare heirloom mix offers striking tropical foliage and vibrant flowers, while also producing edible rhizomes rich in starch.

Perfect for ornamental landscaping and sustainable food gardening, Canna indica thrives in warm climates and moist soils, making it a showy yet practical addition to gardens, food forests, or permaculture systems.

  • Rare heirloom Canna indica seed mix

  • Grows tall with lush foliage and bright blooms

  • Edible rhizomes (used like arrowroot/tapioca)

  • Excellent for ornamental and food use

  • Drought-tolerant once established

  • Great for pollinators and tropical garden designs

  • Ideal for zones 7–11 (can be lifted and overwintered in colder areas)

Planting Instructions:
Scarify seeds (lightly nick or file) and soak in warm water for 24–48 hours. Sow 1 inch deep in warm, well-draining soil. Germination takes 2–4 weeks. Prefers full sun and regular watering during growth phase.

Grow beauty and utility in one powerful plant—nature’s original multitasker!

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