Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
gardens, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 1
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Offsets, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Not Available
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
ANTHURIUM andraeanum 'Otazu'
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Flamingo Lily, Tailflower
In Hindi
भंग लिली
flamingo lily
In German
Canna Lilie
flamingo lily
In French
Canna
flamingo lily
In Spanish
Canna lirio
flamingo lily
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
flamingo lily
In Portuguese
Canna
flamingo lily
In Polish
Canna lilia
flamingo lily
In Latin
Canna lilium
flamingo lily
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Arales
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Monocotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Flamingo Lily
Season and care of Canna and Flamingo Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Flamingo Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Flamingo Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flamingo Lily is Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Flamingo Lily is Neutral.
Canna and Flamingo Lily Physical Information
Canna and Flamingo Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Flamingo Lily height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Canna and Flamingo Lily 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
Flamingo Lily flower color: Not Available
- Flamingo Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Flamingo Lily
Care of Canna and Flamingo Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Flamingo Lily 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 Flamingo Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.