Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Grass
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southwestern United States
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Deers, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Sore throat
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNA
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Deer Grass
In Hindi
भंग लिली
हिरण घास
In German
Canna Lilie
Deer Grass
In French
Canna
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Canna
cervos grama
In Polish
Canna lilia
Deer Trawa
In Latin
Canna lilium
deer Grass
Phylum
Embryophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Poales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Deer Grass
Season and care of Canna and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Deer Grass Physical Information
Canna and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Canna and Deer Grass 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
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Deer Grass
Care of Canna and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.