Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
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
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
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
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
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
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Food, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CANNA
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Nannyberry
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Nannyberry
In German
Canna Lilie
Nannyberry
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Nannyberry
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Canna
Nannyberry
In Polish
Canna lilia
Nannyberry
In Latin
Canna lilium
Nannyberry
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Dipsacales
Family
Cannaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Nannyberry
Season and care of Canna and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Nannyberry Physical Information
Canna and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Nannyberry 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
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Canna and Nannyberry
Care of Canna and Nannyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Canna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.