Achira (Canna Edulis)

🌱 Achira – The Productive Beauty

This Andean native (Canna edulis) offers:
✔ Edible Rhizomes – Starchy tubers for gluten-free flour
✔ Ornamental Appeal – Tropical foliage & red/yellow flowers
✔ Fast Growth – Reaches 5-7 ft in one season
✔ Dual Purpose – Food crop + landscape showpiece

Why Gardeners Love It:

• Easy Cultivation – Thrives in poor soils

• Drought Resistant – Once established

• Wildlife Magnet – Hummingbirds adore the flowers

• Cultural Heritage – Ancient Inca food source

Perfect For:
🌿 Edible landscaping
🍃 Tropical garden borders
🌺 Pollinator gardens

Growing Guide:
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Moderate (1-2″ weekly)
🌡️ Zones: 8-11 (or dig rhizomes in fall)
🌱 Soil: Adaptable to most soil types

What You’ll Receive:
✅ 1-gallon potted plant (12-18″ tall)
✅ Arrowroot processing guide
✅ Companion planting tips
✅ 30-day guarantee

Harvest Notes:

• Rhizomes ready in 8-10 months

• Flowers appear in second year

• Each plant yields 2-5 lbs of tubers

Limited Stock:
Only 15 of these productive beauties available!

🌟 Why This Excels?

1. Dual Purpose – Equal parts ornamental and edible

2. Climate Adaptable – Grows in diverse conditions

3. Cultural Significance – Ancient South American crop

4. Low Maintenance – Thrives with minimal care

5. Unique Offering – Rare in home gardens