The earliest species of Canna Flower was first cultivated by Native Americans and indigenous peoples across the tropical Americas for thousands of years as a food source (the rhizome root is an excellent source of starch!). Today there are many hybrid cultivars, including this showstopper color combo, chosen for their tropical beauty. Canna Flower grows wild and has naturalized in warm regions all over the world. The name Canna in Latin means cane or reed, reflecting the plant’s long, straight stems.