Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
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Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-10
Sunset Zone
21,22
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
IRIS cristata
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Crested Iris
In Hindi
भंग लिली
कलगी आइरिस
In German
Canna Lilie
Crested Iris
In French
Canna
Crested Iris
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Crested Iris
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Crested Iris
In Portuguese
Canna
Crested Iris
In Polish
Canna lilia
Czubaty Iris
In Latin
Canna lilium
iubatum Iris
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Asparagales
Family
Cannaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Canna and Crested Iris
Season and care of Canna and Crested Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Crested Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crested Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Crested Iris Physical Information
Canna and Crested Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Canna and Crested Iris 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
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Crested Iris
Care of Canna and Crested Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Crested Iris 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 Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.