Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Not Available
Types
Canna Altensteinii, Canna Indica Purpurea
Abbotswood potentilla, Daydawn potentilla, Klondike potentilla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Clay soil areas, Rocky areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
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
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gray Green, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Haemostatic, Hypoglycaemic, Mildly painful menstruation, Odontalgic, Premenstrual syndrome, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Not Available
Botanical Name
CANNA
POTENTILLA
Common Name
Canna, Canna Lily
Potentilla
In Hindi
भंग लिली
Potentilla plant
In German
Canna Lilie
Potentilla Pflanze
In French
Canna
plante Potentilla
In Spanish
Canna lirio
planta Potentilla
In Greek
Canna κρίνος
φυτό potentilla
In Portuguese
Canna
planta Potentilla
In Polish
Canna lilia
Potentilla roślin
In Latin
Canna lilium
Potentilla herba
Phylum
Embryophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Rosales
Family
Cannaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Canna and Potentilla
Season and care of Canna and Potentilla is important to know. While considering everything about Canna and Potentilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canna season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Potentilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Canna is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Potentilla is Well drained while the PH of soil for Canna is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Potentilla is Slightly Alkaline.
Canna and Potentilla Physical Information
Canna and Potentilla physical information is very important for comparison. Canna height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Potentilla height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Canna and Potentilla 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
Potentilla flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Potentilla leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Canna and Potentilla
Care of Canna and Potentilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Potentilla pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, 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 Potentilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.