Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
A2, A3, 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
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, 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 control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CANNA
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Greek Juniper
In German
Canna Lilie
Wacholder
In French
Canna
Genévrier
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Juniperus
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Canna
Jałowiec
In Polish
Canna lilia
Juniperus
In Latin
Canna lilium
Juniperus
Phylum
Embryophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Pinales
Family
Cannaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Canna and Juniper
Season and care of Canna and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Juniper Physical Information
Canna and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Juniper 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
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Juniper
Care of Canna and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.