Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
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, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
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
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Firewheel
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Firewheel
In German
Canna Lilie
Feuerrad
In French
Canna
Firewheel
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Firewheel
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Canna
Firewheel
In Polish
Canna lilia
Firewheel
In Latin
Canna lilium
Firewheel
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Asterales
Family
Cannaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Firewheel
Season and care of Canna and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Firewheel Physical Information
Canna and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Canna and Firewheel 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
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Canna and Firewheel
Care of Canna and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.