NOT AVAILABLE TO SHIP TO CALIFORNIA Thalia Dealbata (Thalia Dealbata… Thalia dealbata known as the alligator flag in it’s native southern states of North America which hopefully means you won’t be getting alligators any time soon in your jungle border. Bog gardens. Thalia dealbata ( Thalia ) Evergreen, aquatic perennial with oval, grayish green leaves on long leaf stalks. Characteristics: , , --- Thalia dealbata, buy Thalia dealbata for sale from Plant Delights Nursery, award-winning mail order perennial plants on-line; buy Water Canna for sale, buy Thalia for sale, buy perennial plants for sale, sun garden perennials Choose a sheltered, sunny position. Thalia has a clump-forming growth habit. Thalia Dealbata is best to grow with roots and branches when breeding. Thalia dealbata bears blue-green, lance shaped foliage and violet-purple flowers in summer. Grows in Sun to Light Shade. For stunning ornamentation in our garden! Powdery thalia (Thalia dealbata) Plant Fact Sheet Author: tommy.moss Subject: Powdery thalia is recommended for use in backyard ponds as an aquatic ornamental and constructed wetlands for home septic systems. Thalia Dealbata has attractive blue-green, canna-like leaves that accent the water garden nicely. Thalia Dealbata is afraid of drought, so keep it wet when growing Thalia Dealbata. The Thalia (Thalia dealbata) can grow up to 1.5 metres tall! The plant flowers in the summer. Unique purple flowers appear in late summer. Family: Marantaceae Synonym: - Botanical Pronunciation: - ... Know the care and culture of the plants you are using. Family Marantaceae . Keywords "Powdery, thalia, backyard, ponds, aquatic, ornamental, constructed, wetlands, home, septic, " Created Date: 11/3/2011 9:06:28 AM We maintain a maximum planting depth of 40 cm. During winter make sure to drop this plant deep enough so the roots do not freeze. This website is about plant identification and plant care. The spear-shaped leaves protrude high above the water with blooming spikes. Cultivation. Suggested uses. Description. Hardiness zone 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b. Strikingly unusual plant, with large sage-green leaves and tall flower stems topped with spears of blue flowers much frequented by butterflies, moths and other pollinators. Thalia dealbata (Powdery alligator-flag) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 5-10 years.. Other common names powdery alligator-flag . Plant in aquatic compost in a basket and place at a depth of approx 15cm. Slim panicles of violet flowers bloom in summer. It will do good in ponds, pools and large water gardens. Thalia Dealbata (Thalia Dealbata) The tropical looking, blueish-green, canna-like leaves accent the water garden nicely. In addition, pay attention to the choice of soil, weak alkaline soil growth is better. Thalia dealbata aka Water Canna. 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