Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
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
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
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 ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
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
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
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
Culinary use, Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Irish Moss
In Hindi
भंग लिली
आयरिश काई
In German
Canna Lilie
Irish Moss
In French
Canna
Irish Moss
In Spanish
Canna lirio
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Canna
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Canna lilia
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Canna lilium
Irish Moss
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cannaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Irish Moss
Season and care of Canna and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Irish Moss Physical Information
Canna and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Canna and Irish Moss 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
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Irish Moss
Care of Canna and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.