Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
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
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Not Available
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
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CANNA
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Canna Lilie
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Canna
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Canna
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Canna lilia
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Canna lilium
Nellie Stevens Holly
Phylum
Embryophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Zingiberales
Aquifoliales
Family
Cannaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly 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
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Canna and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.