Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Slugs, Soft scales, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Nasal Congestion
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Regulates Blood Sugar, Snakebite
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in curries, soups, stews, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Bidens alba
CANNA
Common Name
Beggarticks, Bidens, black jack, burr marigolds, tickseeds, Spanish needles
Canna, Canna Lily
In German
Bidens
Canna Lilie
In Spanish
Bidens
Canna lirio
In Greek
Bidens
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bidens
Canna
In Polish
Bidens
Canna lilia
In Latin
Bidens
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Zingiberales
Family
Asteraceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coreopsideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bidens and Canna
Season and care of Bidens and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Bidens and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bidens season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bidens is Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bidens is Neutral and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bidens and Canna Physical Information
Bidens and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Bidens height is Not Available and width 25.40 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bidens and Canna are as follows:
Bidens flower color: Yellow
Bidens leaf color: Green
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
- Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Bidens and Canna
Care of Bidens and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bidens pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bidens needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.