Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Habitat
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-6
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water, Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Not so frequently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute
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
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ANDROMEDA polifolia
CANNA
Common Name
Bog Rosemary
Canna, Canna Lily
In Hindi
Bog Rosemary
भंग लिली
In German
Rosmarinheide
Canna Lilie
In French
Andromeda polifolia
Canna
In Spanish
Andromeda polifolia
Canna lirio
In Greek
Bog Rosemary
Canna κρίνος
In Portuguese
Bog Rosemary
Canna
In Polish
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
Canna lilia
In Latin
Bog Rosemary
Canna lilium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Ericaceae
Cannaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Bog Rosemary and Canna
Season and care of Bog Rosemary and Canna is important to know. While considering everything about Bog Rosemary and Canna Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Canna season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bog Rosemary is Loam and for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bog Rosemary is Acidic and for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bog Rosemary and Canna Physical Information
Bog Rosemary and Canna physical information is very important for comparison. Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm whereas Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Bog Rosemary and Canna are as follows:
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray 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 Bog Rosemary and Canna
Care of Bog Rosemary and Canna include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs and Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently. Whereas, in summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.