Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
North America
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CANNA
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Chokecherry
In German
Canna Lilie
Chokecherry
In French
Canna
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Chokecherry
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Canna
Chokecherry
In Polish
Canna lilia
Chokecherry
In Latin
Canna lilium
chokecherry
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Cannaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Canna and Chokecherry
Season and care of Canna and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Chokecherry Physical Information
Canna and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Chokecherry are as follows:
Canna flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose and Salmon
Canna leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green and Burgundy
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Canna and Chokecherry
Care of Canna and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.