21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
CANNA LILY AND SUPPORTIVE FRIEND

The long stem and abundant bloom of a canna liily pose a bending risk during the strong winds we have here in Wisconsin. I noticed mine was bending dangerously with a risk of breaking so I gave the canna structural support by placing a metal flower on a rod next to it. The canna's stem was carefully placed between two pedals of the metal flower.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.0003
Date Uploaded: 09.2023
Photo Location: Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © GARY MARTIN