Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Purple, 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
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
no pruning required
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CANNA
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
In Hindi
भंग लिली
meadow saffron
In German
Canna Lilie
Herbstzeitlose
In French
Canna
Colchique d'automne
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Estado de conservación
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
meadow saffron
In Portuguese
Canna
Colchicum autumnale
In Polish
Canna lilia
Colchicum autumnale
In Latin
Canna lilium
autumnale
Phylum
Embryophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Liliales
Family
Cannaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Canna and Meadow Saffron
Wondering what are the properties of Canna and Meadow Saffron? We provide you with everything About Canna and Meadow Saffron. Canna doesn't have thorns and Meadow Saffron doesn't have thorns. Also Canna does not have fragrant flowers. Canna has allergic reactions like Not Available and Meadow Saffron has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Canna and Meadow Saffron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Canna and Meadow Saffron
Season and care of Canna and Meadow Saffron is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Meadow Saffron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Meadow Saffron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Meadow Saffron is Loam while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Meadow Saffron Physical Information
Canna and Meadow Saffron physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Canna and Meadow Saffron 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
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
- Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Meadow Saffron
Care of Canna and Meadow Saffron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Meadow Saffron pruning is done no pruning required. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.