Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CANNA
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
भंग लिली
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Canna Lilie
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Canna
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Canna
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Canna lilia
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Canna lilium
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Campanulales
Family
Cannaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Canna and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Canna and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Canna and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Canna and Great Blue Lobelia 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
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Canna and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.