Hawaiian Flower Guide
Canna
Learn about canna, a bold tropical plant with colorful flowers, large leaves and hard seeds once used in Hawaii for lei and rattle-beads. This moisture-loving plant grows well in wet forests, garden borders and lush tropical landscapes.
Canna Overview
Canna was brought to Hawaii shortly after Captain Cook's arrival in the Islands. The seeds are used for making leis and musical instruments, such as rattle-beads. Canna grows in Hawaii's wet forests.
