Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds, Insects
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
High blood pressure, lowering blood pressure
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ALYOGYNE huegelii 'Monle'
CANNA
Common Name
Blue Hibiscus, Purple Delight Blue Hibiscus
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Blue Hibiscus
भंग लिली
In German
Blauer Hibiskus Baum
Canna Lilie
In French
Bleu Hibiscus Arbre
Canna
In Spanish
Azul árbol del hibisco
Canna lirio
In Greek
Μπλε Hibiscus Tree
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Árvore azul do hibiscus
Canna
In Polish
Niebieski Hibiscus Drzewo
Canna lilia
In Latin
Hibiscus lignum blue
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Malvales
Zingiberales
Family
Malvaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Hibisceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Hibiscus and Canna
Season and care of Blue Hibiscus and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Hibiscus and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Hibiscus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Hibiscus and Canna Physical Information
Blue Hibiscus and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Hibiscus height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Hibiscus and Canna are as follows:
Blue Hibiscus flower color: Blue, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Hibiscus leaf color: Dark 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 Blue Hibiscus and Canna
Care of Blue Hibiscus and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Hibiscus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Hibiscus 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.