Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northern Africa, South Africa
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Xanthium strumarium canadense, Xanthium strumarium glabratum, Xanthium strumarium strumarium
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Farms, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Brown, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
Xanthium strumarium
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Cocklebur
In Hindi
भंग लिली
cocklebur
In German
Canna Lilie
Klette
In French
Canna
cocklebur
In Spanish
Canna lirio
cadillo
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
ήρα
In Portuguese
Canna
kokklevor
In Polish
Canna lilia
kokklevor
In Latin
Canna lilium
kokklevor
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Cannaceae
Asclepiadaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Canna and Cocklebur
Season and care of Canna and Cocklebur is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Cocklebur Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cocklebur season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cocklebur is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cocklebur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Cocklebur Physical Information
Canna and Cocklebur physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cocklebur height is 5.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Canna and Cocklebur 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
Cocklebur flower color: Yellow, Red and Burgundy
- Cocklebur leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Canna and Cocklebur
Care of Canna and Cocklebur include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cocklebur pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cocklebur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.