Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
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
Cleanser, Repellent
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CANNA
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Persian Lime
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Persian lime
In German
Canna Lilie
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
Canna
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
Canna lirio
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
Persian lime
In Portuguese
Canna
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
Canna lilia
Persian lime
In Latin
Canna lilium
Persian lime
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Sapindales
Family
Cannaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canna and Persian Lime
Season and care of Canna and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canna and Persian Lime Physical Information
Canna and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Canna and Persian Lime 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
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Canna and Persian Lime
Care of Canna and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Persian Lime 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.