Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray 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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CANNA
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
भंग लिली
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Canna Lilie
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Canna
citron basilic
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Canna
manjericão limão
In Polish
Canna lilia
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Canna lilium
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Cannaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Canna and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Canna and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Canna and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Canna and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Canna and Lemon Basil 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
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Canna and Lemon Basil
Care of Canna and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.